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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,899.83, 389,029.50 and 161,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,899.83, 389,029.50 and 161,060.79 is: 222,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,899.83 : 389,029.50 = 161,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,899.83/389,029.50 = 161,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,899.83x = 389,029.50 × 161,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,899.83x = 62,657,398,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,657,398,603.31/281,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,268.31

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