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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,971.52, 389,084.84 and 161,120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,971.52, 389,084.84 and 161,120.63 is: 222,325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,971.52 : 389,084.84 = 161,120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,971.52/389,084.84 = 161,120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,971.52x = 389,084.84 × 161,120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,971.52x = 62,689,593,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,689,593,738.65/281,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,325.98

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