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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,626.04, 388,629.07 and 160,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,626.04, 388,629.07 and 160,762.52 is: 221,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,626.04 : 388,629.07 = 160,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,626.04/388,629.07 = 160,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,626.04x = 388,629.07 × 160,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,626.04x = 62,476,986,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,476,986,293.40/281,626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,843.79

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