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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,411.78, 377,156.62 and 160,212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,411.78, 377,156.62 and 160,212.66 is: 221,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,411.78 : 377,156.62 = 160,212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,411.78/377,156.62 = 160,212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,411.78x = 377,156.62 × 160,212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,411.78x = 60,425,265,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,425,265,326.81/273,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,004.62

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