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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,671.88, 396,970.80 and 160,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,671.88, 396,970.80 and 160,343.12 is: 221,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,671.88 : 396,970.80 = 160,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,671.88/396,970.80 = 160,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,671.88x = 396,970.80 × 160,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,671.88x = 63,651,536,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,651,536,620.90/287,671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,264.37

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