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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,521.38, 388,505.82 and 160,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,521.38, 388,505.82 and 160,660.26 is: 221,714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,521.38 : 388,505.82 = 160,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,521.38/388,505.82 = 160,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,521.38x = 388,505.82 × 160,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,521.38x = 62,417,446,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,417,446,052.71/281,521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,714.76

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