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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,239.12, 388,100.41 and 160,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,239.12, 388,100.41 and 160,419.52 is: 221,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,239.12 : 388,100.41 = 160,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,239.12/388,100.41 = 160,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,239.12x = 388,100.41 × 160,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,239.12x = 62,258,882,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,258,882,470.44/281,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,373.48

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