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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,837.20, 388,938.52 and 160,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,837.20, 388,938.52 and 160,994.48 is: 222,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,837.20 : 388,938.52 = 160,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,837.20/388,938.52 = 160,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,837.20x = 388,938.52 × 160,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,837.20x = 62,616,954,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,616,954,779.37/281,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,174.20

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