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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,985.21, 397,419.75 and 160,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,985.21, 397,419.75 and 160,660.80 is: 221,711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,985.21 : 397,419.75 = 160,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,985.21/397,419.75 = 160,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,985.21x = 397,419.75 × 160,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,985.21x = 63,849,774,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,849,774,970.80/287,985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,711.99

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