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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,355.01, 399,305.57 and 160,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,355.01, 399,305.57 and 160,293.08 is: 221,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,355.01 : 399,305.57 = 160,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,355.01/399,305.57 = 160,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,355.01x = 399,305.57 × 160,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,355.01x = 64,005,916,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,005,916,878.46/289,355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,202.03

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