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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,366.77, 377,278.97 and 160,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,366.77, 377,278.97 and 160,189.52 is: 221,080.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,366.77 : 377,278.97 = 160,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,366.77/377,278.97 = 160,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,366.77x = 377,278.97 × 160,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,366.77x = 60,436,134,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,436,134,423.05/273,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,080.77

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