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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,423.43, 396,656.58 and 160,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,423.43, 396,656.58 and 160,098.99 is: 220,943.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,423.43 : 396,656.58 = 160,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,423.43/396,656.58 = 160,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,423.43x = 396,656.58 × 160,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,423.43x = 63,504,317,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,504,317,834.85/287,423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,943.43

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