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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,271.32, 377,147.32 and 160,094.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,271.32, 377,147.32 and 160,094.06 is: 220,949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,271.32 : 377,147.32 = 160,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,271.32/377,147.32 = 160,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,271.32x = 377,147.32 × 160,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,271.32x = 60,379,045,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,379,045,676.92/273,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,949.08

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