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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,481.92, 377,404.52 and 160,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,481.92, 377,404.52 and 160,304.67 is: 221,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,481.92 : 377,404.52 = 160,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,481.92/377,404.52 = 160,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,481.92x = 377,404.52 × 160,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,481.92x = 60,499,706,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499,706,233.59/273,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,220.13

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