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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,352.22, 388,303.03 and 160,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,352.22, 388,303.03 and 160,465.80 is: 221,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,352.22 : 388,303.03 = 160,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,352.22/388,303.03 = 160,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,352.22x = 388,303.03 × 160,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,352.22x = 62,309,356,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,309,356,351.37/281,352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,463.89

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