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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,392,371.83, 377,161,244.70 and 160,304,140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,392,371.83, 377,161,244.70 and 160,304,140.25 is: 221,149,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,392,371.83 : 377,161,244.70 = 160,304,140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,392,371.83/377,161,244.70 = 160,304,140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,392,371.83x = 377,161,244.70 × 160,304,140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,392,371.83x = 60,460,509,066,180,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,460,509,066,180,784/273,392,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,149,217.37

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