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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,542.03, 388,538.72 and 160,702.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,542.03, 388,538.72 and 160,702.99 is: 221,776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,542.03 : 388,538.72 = 160,702.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,542.03/388,538.72 = 160,702.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,542.03x = 388,538.72 × 160,702.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,542.03x = 62,439,334,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,439,334,034.77/281,542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,776.24

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