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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,938.57, 387,720.56 and 160,118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,938.57, 387,720.56 and 160,118.79 is: 220,978.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,938.57 : 387,720.56 = 160,118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,938.57/387,720.56 = 160,118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,938.57x = 387,720.56 × 160,118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,938.57x = 62,081,346,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081,346,124.73/280,938.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,978.37

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