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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,574.27, 388,600.37 and 160,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,574.27, 388,600.37 and 160,733.76 is: 221,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,574.27 : 388,600.37 = 160,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,574.27/388,600.37 = 160,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,574.27x = 388,600.37 × 160,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,574.27x = 62,461,197,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,461,197,803.82/281,574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,828.50

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