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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,536.38, 377,543.19 and 160,395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,536.38, 377,543.19 and 160,395.58 is: 221,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,536.38 : 377,543.19 = 160,395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,536.38/377,543.19 = 160,395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,536.38x = 377,543.19 × 160,395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,536.38x = 60,556,258,935.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,556,258,935.10/273,536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,382.83

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