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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,273.75, 377,168.81 and 160,096.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,273.75, 377,168.81 and 160,096.50 is: 220,963.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,273.75 : 377,168.81 = 160,096.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,273.75/377,168.81 = 160,096.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,273.75x = 377,168.81 × 160,096.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,273.75x = 60,383,405,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,383,405,589.68/273,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,963.07

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