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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,385.24, 396,603.86 and 160,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,385.24, 396,603.86 and 160,060.84 is: 220,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,385.24 : 396,603.86 = 160,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,385.24/396,603.86 = 160,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,385.24x = 396,603.86 × 160,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,385.24x = 63,480,746,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,480,746,978.84/287,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,890.77

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