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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,267.32, 377,141.80 and 160,090.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,267.32, 377,141.80 and 160,090.06 is: 220,943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,267.32 : 377,141.80 = 160,090.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,267.32/377,141.80 = 160,090.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,267.32x = 377,141.80 × 160,090.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,267.32x = 60,376,653,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,376,653,390.51/273,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,943.56

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