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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,678.31, 397,001.35 and 160,340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,678.31, 397,001.35 and 160,340.23 is: 221,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,678.31 : 397,001.35 = 160,340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,678.31/397,001.35 = 160,340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,678.31x = 397,001.35 × 160,340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,678.31x = 63,655,287,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,655,287,769.31/287,678.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,272.46

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