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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,061.94, 387,855.81 and 160,242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,061.94, 387,855.81 and 160,242.14 is: 221,128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,061.94 : 387,855.81 = 160,242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,061.94/387,855.81 = 160,242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,061.94x = 387,855.81 × 160,242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,061.94x = 62,150,845,005.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,150,845,005.83/281,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,128.64

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