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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,426.36, 377,319.24 and 160,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,426.36, 377,319.24 and 160,246.68 is: 221,135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,426.36 : 377,319.24 = 160,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,426.36/377,319.24 = 160,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,426.36x = 377,319.24 × 160,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,426.36x = 60,464,155,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464,155,510.12/273,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,135.06

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