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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,261.32, 388,147.27 and 160,400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,261.32, 388,147.27 and 160,400.02 is: 221,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,261.32 : 388,147.27 = 160,400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,261.32/388,147.27 = 160,400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,261.32x = 388,147.27 × 160,400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,261.32x = 62,258,828,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,258,828,161.56/281,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,355.81

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