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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,227.41, 388,118.07 and 160,373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,227.41, 388,118.07 and 160,373.79 is: 221,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,227.41 : 388,118.07 = 160,373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,227.41/388,118.07 = 160,373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,227.41x = 388,118.07 × 160,373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,227.41x = 62,243,965,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243,965,853.39/281,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,329.66

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