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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,163.84, 399,058.58 and 160,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,163.84, 399,058.58 and 160,102.32 is: 220,948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,163.84 : 399,058.58 = 160,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,163.84/399,058.58 = 160,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,163.84x = 399,058.58 × 160,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,163.84x = 63,890,203,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890,203,873.52/289,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,948.11

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