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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,535.38, 377,541.81 and 160,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,535.38, 377,541.81 and 160,394.58 is: 221,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,535.38 : 377,541.81 = 160,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,535.38/377,541.81 = 160,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,535.38x = 377,541.81 × 160,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,535.38x = 60,555,660,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,555,660,047.39/273,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,381.45

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