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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,407.40, 377,150.58 and 160,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,407.40, 377,150.58 and 160,208.28 is: 220,998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,407.40 : 377,150.58 = 160,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,407.40/377,150.58 = 160,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,407.40x = 377,150.58 × 160,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,407.40x = 60,422,645,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,422,645,722.80/273,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,998.57

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