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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,310.16, 397,887.60 and 160,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,310.16, 397,887.60 and 160,982.96 is: 222,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,310.16 : 397,887.60 = 160,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,310.16/397,887.60 = 160,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,310.16x = 397,887.60 × 160,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,310.16x = 64,053,123,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,053,123,595.30/288,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,167.42

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