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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,379.03, 399,333.78 and 160,312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,379.03, 399,333.78 and 160,312.23 is: 221,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,379.03 : 399,333.78 = 160,312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,379.03/399,333.78 = 160,312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,379.03x = 399,333.78 × 160,312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,379.03x = 64,018,088,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,018,088,786.13/289,379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,225.74

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