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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,027.42, 387,824.46 and 160,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,027.42, 387,824.46 and 160,179.92 is: 221,052.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,027.42 : 387,824.46 = 160,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,027.42/387,824.46 = 160,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,027.42x = 387,824.46 × 160,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,027.42x = 62,121,690,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,121,690,976.84/281,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,052.06

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