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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,270.32, 377,145.94 and 160,093.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,270.32, 377,145.94 and 160,093.06 is: 220,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,270.32 : 377,145.94 = 160,093.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,270.32/377,145.94 = 160,093.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,270.32x = 377,145.94 × 160,093.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,270.32x = 60,378,447,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,378,447,601.18/273,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,947.70

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