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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,538.76, 377,546.47 and 160,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,538.76, 377,546.47 and 160,397.96 is: 221,386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,538.76 : 377,546.47 = 160,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,538.76/377,546.47 = 160,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,538.76x = 377,546.47 × 160,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,538.76x = 60,557,681,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,557,681,304.47/273,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,386.11

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