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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,383.76, 399,352.37 and 160,324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,383.76, 399,352.37 and 160,324.97 is: 221,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,383.76 : 399,352.37 = 160,324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,383.76/399,352.37 = 160,324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,383.76x = 399,352.37 × 160,324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,383.76x = 64,026,156,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,026,156,936.44/289,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,250.00

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