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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,611.73, 281,322.11 and 160,918.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,611.73, 281,322.11 and 160,918.25 is: 222,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,611.73 : 281,322.11 = 160,918.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,611.73/281,322.11 = 160,918.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,611.73x = 281,322.11 × 160,918.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,611.73x = 45,269,860,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,269,860,623.19/203,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,334.25

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