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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,265.31, 377,139.04 and 160,088.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,265.31, 377,139.04 and 160,088.06 is: 220,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,265.31 : 377,139.04 = 160,088.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,265.31/377,139.04 = 160,088.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,265.31x = 377,139.04 × 160,088.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,265.31x = 60,375,457,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,375,457,806.49/273,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,940.80

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