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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,052.64, 387,842.82 and 160,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,052.64, 387,842.82 and 160,232.86 is: 221,115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,052.64 : 387,842.82 = 160,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,052.64/387,842.82 = 160,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,052.64x = 387,842.82 × 160,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,052.64x = 62,145,164,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,145,164,279.07/281,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,115.75

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