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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,345.31, 388,278.09 and 160,489.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,345.31, 388,278.09 and 160,489.26 is: 221,487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,345.31 : 388,278.09 = 160,489.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,345.31/388,278.09 = 160,489.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,345.31x = 388,278.09 × 160,489.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,345.31x = 62,314,463,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,314,463,338.31/281,345.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,487.48

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