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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,076.12, 387,894.96 and 160,197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,076.12, 387,894.96 and 160,197.89 is: 221,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,076.12 : 387,894.96 = 160,197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,076.12/387,894.96 = 160,197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,076.12x = 387,894.96 × 160,197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,076.12x = 62,139,952,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,139,952,194.16/281,076.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,078.73

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