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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,546.29, 377,556.86 and 160,405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,546.29, 377,556.86 and 160,405.49 is: 221,396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,546.29 : 377,556.86 = 160,405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,546.29/377,556.86 = 160,405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,546.29x = 377,556.86 × 160,405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,546.29x = 60,562,191,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,191,243.38/273,546.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,396.50

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