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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,498.84, 396,748.32 and 160,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,498.84, 396,748.32 and 160,182.56 is: 221,051.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,498.84 : 396,748.32 = 160,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,498.84/396,748.32 = 160,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,498.84x = 396,748.32 × 160,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,498.84x = 63,552,161,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,552,161,573.30/287,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,051.89

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