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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,545.91, 377,556.34 and 160,405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,545.91, 377,556.34 and 160,405.11 is: 221,395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,545.91 : 377,556.34 = 160,405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,545.91/377,556.34 = 160,405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,545.91x = 377,556.34 × 160,405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,545.91x = 60,561,967,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,561,967,322.36/273,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,395.99

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