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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,200.16, 377,016.23 and 160,022.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,200.16, 377,016.23 and 160,022.91 is: 220,831.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,200.16 : 377,016.23 = 160,022.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,200.16/377,016.23 = 160,022.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,200.16x = 377,016.23 × 160,022.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,200.16x = 60,331,233,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,331,233,441.71/273,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,831.62

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