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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,959.93, 397,357.11 and 160,643.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,959.93, 397,357.11 and 160,643.72 is: 221,672.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,959.93 : 397,357.11 = 160,643.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,959.93/397,357.11 = 160,643.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,959.93x = 397,357.11 × 160,643.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,959.93x = 63,832,925,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,832,925,312.24/287,959.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,672.95

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