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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,269.32, 377,144.56 and 160,092.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,269.32, 377,144.56 and 160,092.06 is: 220,946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,269.32 : 377,144.56 = 160,092.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,269.32/377,144.56 = 160,092.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,269.32x = 377,144.56 × 160,092.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,269.32x = 60,377,849,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,377,849,528.19/273,269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,946.32

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