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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,166.74, 397,670.58 and 160,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,166.74, 397,670.58 and 160,842.30 is: 221,962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,166.74 : 397,670.58 = 160,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,166.74/397,670.58 = 160,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,166.74x = 397,670.58 × 160,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,166.74x = 63,962,250,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962,250,729.53/288,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,962.64

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