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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,553.01, 388,448.11 and 160,609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,553.01, 388,448.11 and 160,609.18 is: 221,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,553.01 : 388,448.11 = 160,609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,553.01/388,448.11 = 160,609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,553.01x = 388,448.11 × 160,609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,553.01x = 62,388,331,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,388,331,474.20/281,553.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,586.45

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