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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,493.72, 388,364.83 and 160,548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,493.72, 388,364.83 and 160,548.03 is: 221,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,493.72 : 388,364.83 = 160,548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,493.72/388,364.83 = 160,548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,493.72x = 388,364.83 × 160,548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,493.72x = 62,351,207,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351,207,976.41/281,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,501.24

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