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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,062.19, 398,906.37 and 160,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,062.19, 398,906.37 and 160,009.60 is: 220,813.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,062.19 : 398,906.37 = 160,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,062.19/398,906.37 = 160,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,062.19x = 398,906.37 × 160,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,062.19x = 63,828,848,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,828,848,701.15/289,062.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,813.55

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