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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,540.26, 377,548.55 and 160,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,540.26, 377,548.55 and 160,399.46 is: 221,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,540.26 : 377,548.55 = 160,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,540.26/377,548.55 = 160,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,540.26x = 377,548.55 × 160,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,540.26x = 60,558,580,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,558,580,854.04/273,540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,388.19

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