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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,651.64, 399,742.93 and 160,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,651.64, 399,742.93 and 160,630.52 is: 221,683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,651.64 : 399,742.93 = 160,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,651.64/399,742.93 = 160,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,651.64x = 399,742.93 × 160,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,651.64x = 64,210,911,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,210,911,910.36/289,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,683.24

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