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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,264.24, 397,787.94 and 160,947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,264.24, 397,787.94 and 160,947.90 is: 222,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,264.24 : 397,787.94 = 160,947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,264.24/397,787.94 = 160,947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,264.24x = 397,787.94 × 160,947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,264.24x = 64,023,133,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023,133,588.33/288,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,098.77

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