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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,542.20, 396,804.78 and 160,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,542.20, 396,804.78 and 160,217.40 is: 221,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,542.20 : 396,804.78 = 160,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,542.20/396,804.78 = 160,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,542.20x = 396,804.78 × 160,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,542.20x = 63,575,030,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,575,030,159.17/287,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,098.09

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