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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,354.75, 377,229.96 and 160,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,354.75, 377,229.96 and 160,177.50 is: 221,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,354.75 : 377,229.96 = 160,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,354.75/377,229.96 = 160,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,354.75x = 377,229.96 × 160,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,354.75x = 60,423,751,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423,751,917.90/273,354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,045.19

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