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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,521.91, 388,403.71 and 160,576.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,521.91, 388,403.71 and 160,576.16 is: 221,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,521.91 : 388,403.71 = 160,576.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,521.91/388,403.71 = 160,576.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,521.91x = 388,403.71 × 160,576.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,521.91x = 62,368,373,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368,373,938.09/281,521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,540.03

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