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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,410.53, 399,354.09 and 160,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,410.53, 399,354.09 and 160,316.70 is: 221,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,410.53 : 399,354.09 = 160,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,410.53/399,354.09 = 160,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,410.53x = 399,354.09 × 160,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,410.53x = 64,023,129,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023,129,840.30/289,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,219.08

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