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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,493.97, 388,365.16 and 160,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,493.97, 388,365.16 and 160,548.28 is: 221,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,493.97 : 388,365.16 = 160,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,493.97/388,365.16 = 160,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,493.97x = 388,365.16 × 160,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,493.97x = 62,351,358,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351,358,449.92/281,493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,501.58

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