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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,305.91, 388,192.50 and 160,486.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,305.91, 388,192.50 and 160,486.31 is: 221,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,305.91 : 388,192.50 = 160,486.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,305.91/388,192.50 = 160,486.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,305.91x = 388,192.50 × 160,486.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,305.91x = 62,299,582,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299,582,865.16/281,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,465.60

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