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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,093.91, 420,965.16 and 160,786.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,093.91, 420,965.16 and 160,786.23 is: 240,792.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,093.91 : 420,965.16 = 160,786.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,093.91/420,965.16 = 160,786.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,093.91x = 420,965.16 × 160,786.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,093.91x = 67,685,401,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,685,401,037.75/281,093.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,792.84

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