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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,932.22, 387,672.87 and 160,101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,932.22, 387,672.87 and 160,101.82 is: 220,932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,932.22 : 387,672.87 = 160,101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,932.22/387,672.87 = 160,101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,932.22x = 387,672.87 × 160,101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,932.22x = 62,067,132,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,067,132,051.62/280,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,932.76

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