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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,369.97, 388,327.54 and 160,483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,369.97, 388,327.54 and 160,483.55 is: 221,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,369.97 : 388,327.54 = 160,483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,369.97/388,327.54 = 160,483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,369.97x = 388,327.54 × 160,483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,369.97x = 62,320,180,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,320,180,240.33/281,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,488.38

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