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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,646.76, 396,961.86 and 160,349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,646.76, 396,961.86 and 160,349.32 is: 221,287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,646.76 : 396,961.86 = 160,349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,646.76/396,961.86 = 160,349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,646.76x = 396,961.86 × 160,349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,646.76x = 63,652,564,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,652,564,316.94/287,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,287.26

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