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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,240.63, 388,102.49 and 160,421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,240.63, 388,102.49 and 160,421.03 is: 221,375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,240.63 : 388,102.49 = 160,421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,240.63/388,102.49 = 160,421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,240.63x = 388,102.49 × 160,421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,240.63x = 62,259,798,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,259,798,448.75/281,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,375.55

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