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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,540.08, 396,811.92 and 160,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,540.08, 396,811.92 and 160,223.44 is: 221,112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,540.08 : 396,811.92 = 160,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,540.08/396,811.92 = 160,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,540.08x = 396,811.92 × 160,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,540.08x = 63,578,570,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,578,570,855.40/287,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,112.03

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