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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,275.60, 377,149.32 and 160,193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,275.60, 377,149.32 and 160,193.36 is: 221,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,275.60 : 377,149.32 = 160,193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,275.60/377,149.32 = 160,193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,275.60x = 377,149.32 × 160,193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,275.60x = 60,416,816,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,416,816,792.52/273,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,083.83

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