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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,276.60, 377,150.70 and 160,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,276.60, 377,150.70 and 160,194.36 is: 221,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,276.60 : 377,150.70 = 160,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,276.60/377,150.70 = 160,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,276.60x = 377,150.70 × 160,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,276.60x = 60,417,415,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,417,415,010.05/273,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,085.21

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