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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,804.25, 388,916.76 and 160,963.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,804.25, 388,916.76 and 160,963.59 is: 222,145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,804.25 : 388,916.76 = 160,963.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,804.25/388,916.76 = 160,963.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,804.25x = 388,916.76 × 160,963.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,804.25x = 62,601,437,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601,437,900.77/281,804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,145.12

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