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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,679.56, 397,003.07 and 160,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,679.56, 397,003.07 and 160,341.48 is: 221,274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,679.56 : 397,003.07 = 160,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,679.56/397,003.07 = 160,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,679.56x = 397,003.07 × 160,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,679.56x = 63,656,060,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,656,060,209.20/287,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,274.19

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