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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,896.42, 387,646.25 and 160,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,896.42, 387,646.25 and 160,042.80 is: 220,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,896.42 : 387,646.25 = 160,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,896.42/387,646.25 = 160,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,896.42x = 387,646.25 × 160,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,896.42x = 62,039,991,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,039,991,259.50/280,896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,864.30

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