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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,537.07, 377,544.14 and 160,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,537.07, 377,544.14 and 160,396.27 is: 221,383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,537.07 : 377,544.14 = 160,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,537.07/377,544.14 = 160,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,537.07x = 377,544.14 × 160,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,537.07x = 60,556,670,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,556,670,672.00/273,537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,383.78

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