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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,592.84, 396,878.50 and 160,265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,592.84, 396,878.50 and 160,265.64 is: 221,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,592.84 : 396,878.50 = 160,265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,592.84/396,878.50 = 160,265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,592.84x = 396,878.50 × 160,265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,592.84x = 63,605,986,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,605,986,804.74/287,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,166.80

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