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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,161.52, 397,646.71 and 160,845.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,161.52, 397,646.71 and 160,845.31 is: 221,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,161.52 : 397,646.71 = 160,845.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,161.52/397,646.71 = 160,845.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,161.52x = 397,646.71 × 160,845.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,161.52x = 63,959,608,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,959,608,340.43/288,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,957.49

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