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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,632.14, 399,660.08 and 160,566.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,632.14, 399,660.08 and 160,566.99 is: 221,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,632.14 : 399,660.08 = 160,566.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,632.14/399,660.08 = 160,566.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,632.14x = 399,660.08 × 160,566.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,632.14x = 64,172,215,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,172,215,265.92/289,632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,564.56

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