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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,470.73, 399,482.34 and 160,408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,470.73, 399,482.34 and 160,408.84 is: 221,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,470.73 : 399,482.34 = 160,408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,470.73/399,482.34 = 160,408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,470.73x = 399,482.34 × 160,408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,470.73x = 64,080,498,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,080,498,759.89/289,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,371.25

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