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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,147.97, 387,994.41 and 160,269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,147.97, 387,994.41 and 160,269.69 is: 221,177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,147.97 : 387,994.41 = 160,269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,147.97/387,994.41 = 160,269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,147.97x = 387,994.41 × 160,269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,147.97x = 62,183,743,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,183,743,812.43/281,147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,177.99

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