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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,196.59, 377,011.31 and 160,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,196.59, 377,011.31 and 160,019.34 is: 220,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,196.59 : 377,011.31 = 160,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,196.59/377,011.31 = 160,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,196.59x = 377,011.31 × 160,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,196.59x = 60,329,100,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,329,100,198.64/273,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,826.70

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