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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,522.38, 388,507.20 and 160,661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,522.38, 388,507.20 and 160,661.26 is: 221,716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,522.38 : 388,507.20 = 160,661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,522.38/388,507.20 = 160,661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,522.38x = 388,507.20 × 160,661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,522.38x = 62,418,056,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418,056,271.07/281,522.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,716.14

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