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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,457.66, 396,738.81 and 160,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,457.66, 396,738.81 and 160,174.26 is: 221,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,457.66 : 396,738.81 = 160,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,457.66/396,738.81 = 160,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,457.66x = 396,738.81 × 160,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,457.66x = 63,547,345,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547,345,305.03/287,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,066.80

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