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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,778.56, 397,111.68 and 160,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,778.56, 397,111.68 and 160,444.16 is: 221,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,778.56 : 397,111.68 = 160,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,778.56/397,111.68 = 160,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,778.56x = 397,111.68 × 160,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,778.56x = 63,714,249,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,714,249,923.79/287,778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,400.27

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