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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,332.40, 377,047.08 and 160,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,332.40, 377,047.08 and 160,133.28 is: 220,895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,332.40 : 377,047.08 = 160,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,332.40/377,047.08 = 160,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,332.40x = 377,047.08 × 160,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,332.40x = 60,377,785,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,377,785,634.82/273,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,895.09

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