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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,488.08, 388,357.08 and 160,542.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,488.08, 388,357.08 and 160,542.42 is: 221,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,488.08 : 388,357.08 = 160,542.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,488.08/388,357.08 = 160,542.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,488.08x = 388,357.08 × 160,542.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,488.08x = 62,347,785,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,347,785,447.33/281,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,493.52

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