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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,543.76, 377,553.38 and 160,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,543.76, 377,553.38 and 160,402.96 is: 221,393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,543.76 : 377,553.38 = 160,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,543.76/377,553.38 = 160,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,543.76x = 377,553.38 × 160,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,543.76x = 60,560,679,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560,679,710.00/273,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,393.02

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