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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,647.74, 388,689.45 and 160,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,647.74, 388,689.45 and 160,827.84 is: 221,951.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,647.74 : 388,689.45 = 160,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,647.74/388,689.45 = 160,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,647.74x = 388,689.45 × 160,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,647.74x = 62,512,084,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,084,674.29/281,647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,951.31

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