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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,631.38, 396,944.82 and 160,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,631.38, 396,944.82 and 160,307.88 is: 221,232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,631.38 : 396,944.82 = 160,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,631.38/396,944.82 = 160,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,631.38x = 396,944.82 × 160,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,631.38x = 63,633,382,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,633,382,571.18/287,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,232.41

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