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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,923.04, 387,674.16 and 160,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,923.04, 387,674.16 and 160,059.04 is: 220,881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,923.04 : 387,674.16 = 160,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,923.04/387,674.16 = 160,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,923.04x = 387,674.16 × 160,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,923.04x = 62,050,753,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,050,753,882.41/280,923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,881.68

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