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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,581.50, 396,870.59 and 160,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,581.50, 396,870.59 and 160,265.30 is: 221,170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,581.50 : 396,870.59 = 160,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,581.50/396,870.59 = 160,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,581.50x = 396,870.59 × 160,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,581.50x = 63,604,581,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,604,581,381.85/287,581.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,170.63

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