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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,935.08, 387,715.73 and 160,115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,935.08, 387,715.73 and 160,115.29 is: 220,973.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,935.08 : 387,715.73 = 160,115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,935.08/387,715.73 = 160,115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,935.08x = 387,715.73 × 160,115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,935.08x = 62,079,216,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,079,216,546.51/280,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,973.53

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