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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,975.96, 397,405.70 and 160,651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,975.96, 397,405.70 and 160,651.48 is: 221,698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,975.96 : 397,405.70 = 160,651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,975.96/397,405.70 = 160,651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,975.96x = 397,405.70 × 160,651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,975.96x = 63,843,813,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,843,813,865.44/287,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,698.41

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