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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,845.81, 399,986.85 and 160,803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,845.81, 399,986.85 and 160,803.86 is: 221,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,845.81 : 399,986.85 = 160,803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,845.81/399,986.85 = 160,803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,845.81x = 399,986.85 × 160,803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,845.81x = 64,319,428,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,319,428,032.32/289,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,909.12

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