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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,198.91, 377,051.49 and 160,066.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,198.91, 377,051.49 and 160,066.75 is: 220,913.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,198.91 : 377,051.49 = 160,066.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,198.91/377,051.49 = 160,066.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,198.91x = 377,051.49 × 160,066.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,198.91x = 60,353,406,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,353,406,586.96/273,198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,913.79

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