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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,268.32, 377,143.19 and 160,091.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,268.32, 377,143.19 and 160,091.07 is: 220,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,268.32 : 377,143.19 = 160,091.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,268.32/377,143.19 = 160,091.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,268.32x = 377,143.19 × 160,091.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,268.32x = 60,377,256,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,377,256,029.86/273,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,944.95

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