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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,434.42, 388,371.98 and 160,573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,434.42, 388,371.98 and 160,573.51 is: 221,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,434.42 : 388,371.98 = 160,573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,434.42/388,371.98 = 160,573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,434.42x = 388,371.98 × 160,573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,434.42x = 62,362,252,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,362,252,014.25/281,434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,587.15

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