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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,485.26, 388,353.24 and 160,539.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,485.26, 388,353.24 and 160,539.59 is: 221,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,485.26 : 388,353.24 = 160,539.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,485.26/388,353.24 = 160,539.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,485.26x = 388,353.24 × 160,539.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,485.26x = 62,346,070,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,070,895.65/281,485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,489.65

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