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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,368.90, 399,319.79 and 160,302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,368.90, 399,319.79 and 160,302.11 is: 221,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,368.90 : 399,319.79 = 160,302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,368.90/399,319.79 = 160,302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,368.90x = 399,319.79 × 160,302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,368.90x = 64,011,802,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,011,802,103.65/289,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,211.75

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