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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,547.07, 396,827.09 and 160,222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,547.07, 396,827.09 and 160,222.63 is: 221,113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,547.07 : 396,827.09 = 160,222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,547.07/396,827.09 = 160,222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,547.07x = 396,827.09 × 160,222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,547.07x = 63,580,678,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,580,678,431.47/287,547.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,113.99

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