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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,668.56, 399,735.78 and 160,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,668.56, 399,735.78 and 160,606.40 is: 221,633.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,668.56 : 399,735.78 = 160,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,668.56/399,735.78 = 160,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,668.56x = 399,735.78 × 160,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,668.56x = 64,200,124,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,200,124,576.99/289,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,633.04

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