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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,543.06, 377,552.40 and 160,402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,543.06, 377,552.40 and 160,402.26 is: 221,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,543.06 : 377,552.40 = 160,402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,543.06/377,552.40 = 160,402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,543.06x = 377,552.40 × 160,402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,543.06x = 60,560,258,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560,258,228.42/273,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,392.05

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