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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,229.41, 388,120.83 and 160,375.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,229.41, 388,120.83 and 160,375.79 is: 221,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,229.41 : 388,120.83 = 160,375.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,229.41/388,120.83 = 160,375.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,229.41x = 388,120.83 × 160,375.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,229.41x = 62,245,184,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,245,184,726.71/281,229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,332.42

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