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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,628.29, 388,632.17 and 160,764.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,628.29, 388,632.17 and 160,764.77 is: 221,846.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,628.29 : 388,632.17 = 160,764.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,628.29/388,632.17 = 160,764.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,628.29x = 388,632.17 × 160,764.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,628.29x = 62,478,358,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478,358,677.67/281,628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,846.89

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