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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,789.52, 397,151.84 and 160,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,789.52, 397,151.84 and 160,473.68 is: 221,454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,789.52 : 397,151.84 = 160,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,789.52/397,151.84 = 160,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,789.52x = 397,151.84 × 160,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,789.52x = 63,732,417,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,732,417,283.57/287,789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,454.96

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