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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,164.85, 399,059.95 and 160,103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,164.85, 399,059.95 and 160,103.32 is: 220,949.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,164.85 : 399,059.95 = 160,103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,164.85/399,059.95 = 160,103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,164.85x = 399,059.95 × 160,103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,164.85x = 63,890,822,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890,822,874.03/289,164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,949.48

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