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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,819.73, 388,903.14 and 160,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,819.73, 388,903.14 and 160,958.52 is: 222,118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,819.73 : 388,903.14 = 160,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,819.73/388,903.14 = 160,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,819.73x = 388,903.14 × 160,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,819.73x = 62,597,273,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,597,273,837.75/281,819.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,118.14

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