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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,377.93, 399,344.34 and 160,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,377.93, 399,344.34 and 160,319.14 is: 221,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,377.93 : 399,344.34 = 160,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,377.93/399,344.34 = 160,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,377.93x = 399,344.34 × 160,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,377.93x = 64,022,542,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,022,542,887.05/289,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,241.97

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