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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,063.19, 398,907.75 and 160,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,063.19, 398,907.75 and 160,010.60 is: 220,814.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,063.19 : 398,907.75 = 160,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,063.19/398,907.75 = 160,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,063.19x = 398,907.75 × 160,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,063.19x = 63,829,468,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,829,468,422.15/289,063.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,814.93

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