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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,511.38, 388,492 and 160,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,511.38, 388,492 and 160,650.26 is: 221,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,511.38 : 388,492 = 160,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,511.38/388,492 = 160,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,511.38x = 388,492 × 160,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,511.38x = 62,411,340,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411,340,807.92/281,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,700.95

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