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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,379.93, 399,347.10 and 160,321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,379.93, 399,347.10 and 160,321.14 is: 221,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,379.93 : 399,347.10 = 160,321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,379.93/399,347.10 = 160,321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,379.93x = 399,347.10 × 160,321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,379.93x = 64,023,782,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023,782,327.69/289,379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,244.72

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