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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,229.44, 377,018.88 and 160,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,229.44, 377,018.88 and 160,087.68 is: 220,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,229.44 : 377,018.88 = 160,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,229.44/377,018.88 = 160,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,229.44x = 377,018.88 × 160,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,229.44x = 60,356,077,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,356,077,815.40/273,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,898.88

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