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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,395.76, 388,306.44 and 160,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,395.76, 388,306.44 and 160,509.20 is: 221,491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,395.76 : 388,306.44 = 160,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,395.76/388,306.44 = 160,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,395.76x = 388,306.44 × 160,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,395.76x = 62,326,756,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,326,756,039.25/281,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,491.45

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