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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,514.03, 399,529.41 and 160,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,514.03, 399,529.41 and 160,460.84 is: 221,435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,514.03 : 399,529.41 = 160,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,514.03/399,529.41 = 160,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,514.03x = 399,529.41 × 160,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,514.03x = 64,108,823,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,108,823,956.58/289,514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,435.98

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