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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,012.96, 397,476.99 and 160,691.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,012.96, 397,476.99 and 160,691.31 is: 221,764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,012.96 : 397,476.99 = 160,691.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,012.96/397,476.99 = 160,691.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,012.96x = 397,476.99 × 160,691.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,012.96x = 63,871,098,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,871,098,217.96/288,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,764.67

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