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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,267.57, 377,142.15 and 160,090.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,267.57, 377,142.15 and 160,090.32 is: 220,943.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,267.57 : 377,142.15 = 160,090.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,267.57/377,142.15 = 160,090.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,267.57x = 377,142.15 × 160,090.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,267.57x = 60,376,807,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,376,807,478.99/273,267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,943.92

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