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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,335.40, 377,051.22 and 160,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,335.40, 377,051.22 and 160,136.28 is: 220,899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,335.40 : 377,051.22 = 160,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,335.40/377,051.22 = 160,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,335.40x = 377,051.22 × 160,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,335.40x = 60,379,579,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,379,579,740.26/273,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,899.23

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