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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,545.32, 377,536.32 and 160,368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,545.32, 377,536.32 and 160,368.08 is: 221,333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,545.32 : 377,536.32 = 160,368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,545.32/377,536.32 = 160,368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,545.32x = 377,536.32 × 160,368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,545.32x = 60,544,774,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,544,774,768.67/273,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,333.62

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