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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,394, 388,360.80 and 160,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,394, 388,360.80 and 160,507.62 is: 221,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,394 : 388,360.80 = 160,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,394/388,360.80 = 160,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,394x = 388,360.80 × 160,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,394x = 62,334,867,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,334,867,709.30/281,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,521.67

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