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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,945, 397,364.46 and 160,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,945, 397,364.46 and 160,628.72 is: 221,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,945 : 397,364.46 = 160,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,945/397,364.46 = 160,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,945x = 397,364.46 × 160,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,945x = 63,828,144,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,828,144,583.29/287,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,667.83

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