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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,442.44, 388,382.99 and 160,581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,442.44, 388,382.99 and 160,581.53 is: 221,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,442.44 : 388,382.99 = 160,581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,442.44/388,382.99 = 160,581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,442.44x = 388,382.99 × 160,581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,442.44x = 62,367,134,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,134,760.17/281,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,598.19

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