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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,952.06, 389,114.46 and 161,090.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,952.06, 389,114.46 and 161,090.75 is: 222,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,952.06 : 389,114.46 = 161,090.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,952.06/389,114.46 = 161,090.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,952.06x = 389,114.46 × 161,090.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,952.06x = 62,682,738,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682,738,391.40/281,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,317.01

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