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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,591.76, 396,864.36 and 160,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,591.76, 396,864.36 and 160,269.84 is: 221,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,591.76 : 396,864.36 = 160,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,591.76/396,864.36 = 160,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,591.76x = 396,864.36 × 160,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,591.76x = 63,605,387,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,605,387,478.90/287,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,165.54

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