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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,388.08, 377,204.40 and 160,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,388.08, 377,204.40 and 160,150.08 is: 220,965.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,388.08 : 377,204.40 = 160,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,388.08/377,204.40 = 160,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,388.08x = 377,204.40 × 160,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,388.08x = 60,409,314,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,409,314,836.35/273,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,965.43

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