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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,877.68, 387,566.40 and 160,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,877.68, 387,566.40 and 160,021.36 is: 220,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,877.68 : 387,566.40 = 160,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,877.68/387,566.40 = 160,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,877.68x = 387,566.40 × 160,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,877.68x = 62,018,902,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,018,902,418.30/280,877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,803.95

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