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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,839.20, 388,941.28 and 160,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,839.20, 388,941.28 and 160,996.48 is: 222,176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,839.20 : 388,941.28 = 160,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,839.20/388,941.28 = 160,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,839.20x = 388,941.28 × 160,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,839.20x = 62,618,177,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,618,177,006.69/281,839.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,176.96

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