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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,937.57, 387,719.18 and 160,117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,937.57, 387,719.18 and 160,117.79 is: 220,976.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,937.57 : 387,719.18 = 160,117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,937.57/387,719.18 = 160,117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,937.57x = 387,719.18 × 160,117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,937.57x = 62,080,738,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,080,738,242.21/280,937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,976.99

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