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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,992.60, 397,422.12 and 160,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,992.60, 397,422.12 and 160,664.92 is: 221,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,992.60 : 397,422.12 = 160,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,992.60/397,422.12 = 160,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,992.60x = 397,422.12 × 160,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,992.60x = 63,851,793,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,851,793,116.03/287,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,713.31

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