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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,597.85, 399,663.68 and 160,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,597.85, 399,663.68 and 160,541.76 is: 221,557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,597.85 : 399,663.68 = 160,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,597.85/399,663.68 = 160,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,597.85x = 399,663.68 × 160,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,597.85x = 64,162,710,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,162,710,595.28/289,597.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,557.97

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