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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,135.97, 387,977.85 and 160,257.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,135.97, 387,977.85 and 160,257.69 is: 221,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,135.97 : 387,977.85 = 160,257.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,135.97/387,977.85 = 160,257.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,135.97x = 387,977.85 × 160,257.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,135.97x = 62,176,434,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,176,434,012.17/281,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,161.43

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