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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,892.52, 388,996.86 and 161,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,892.52, 388,996.86 and 161,009.92 is: 222,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,892.52 : 388,996.86 = 161,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,892.52/388,996.86 = 161,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,892.52x = 388,996.86 × 161,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,892.52x = 62,632,353,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632,353,308.85/281,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,185.23

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