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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,371.55, 388,329.71 and 160,485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,371.55, 388,329.71 and 160,485.12 is: 221,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,371.55 : 388,329.71 = 160,485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,371.55/388,329.71 = 160,485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,371.55x = 388,329.71 × 160,485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,371.55x = 62,321,139,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,321,139,306.49/281,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,490.55

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