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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,056.56, 387,848.29 and 160,236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,056.56, 387,848.29 and 160,236.75 is: 221,121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,056.56 : 387,848.29 = 160,236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,056.56/387,848.29 = 160,236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,056.56x = 387,848.29 × 160,236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,056.56x = 62,147,549,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,147,549,482.66/281,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,121.15

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