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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,444.13, 388,385.37 and 160,583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,444.13, 388,385.37 and 160,583.22 is: 221,600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,444.13 : 388,385.37 = 160,583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,444.13/388,385.37 = 160,583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,444.13x = 388,385.37 × 160,583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,444.13x = 62,368,173,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368,173,315.49/281,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,600.55

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