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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,273.60, 377,146.56 and 160,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,273.60, 377,146.56 and 160,191.36 is: 221,081.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,273.60 : 377,146.56 = 160,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,273.60/377,146.56 = 160,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,273.60x = 377,146.56 × 160,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,273.60x = 60,415,620,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,415,620,365.72/273,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,081.07

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