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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,244.60, 377,106.54 and 160,162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,244.60, 377,106.54 and 160,162.36 is: 221,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,244.60 : 377,106.54 = 160,162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,244.60/377,106.54 = 160,162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,244.60x = 377,106.54 × 160,162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,244.60x = 60,398,273,417.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398,273,417.83/273,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,041.05

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