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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,541.26, 377,549.93 and 160,400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,541.26, 377,549.93 and 160,400.46 is: 221,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,541.26 : 377,549.93 = 160,400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,541.26/377,549.93 = 160,400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,541.26x = 377,549.93 × 160,400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,541.26x = 60,559,182,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559,182,444.97/273,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,389.57

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