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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,339.36, 377,199.18 and 160,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,339.36, 377,199.18 and 160,159.68 is: 221,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,339.36 : 377,199.18 = 160,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,339.36/377,199.18 = 160,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,339.36x = 377,199.18 × 160,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,339.36x = 60,412,099,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412,099,965.06/273,339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,015.00

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