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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,507.59, 388,508.40 and 160,667.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,507.59, 388,508.40 and 160,667.18 is: 221,736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,507.59 : 388,508.40 = 160,667.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,507.59/388,508.40 = 160,667.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,507.59x = 388,508.40 × 160,667.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,507.59x = 62,420,548,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,420,548,548.68/281,507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,736.65

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