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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,631.32, 396,944.78 and 160,307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,631.32, 396,944.78 and 160,307.82 is: 221,232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,631.32 : 396,944.78 = 160,307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,631.32/396,944.78 = 160,307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,631.32x = 396,944.78 × 160,307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,631.32x = 63,633,351,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,633,351,540.64/287,631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,232.35

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