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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,546.38, 377,556.99 and 160,405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,546.38, 377,556.99 and 160,405.58 is: 221,396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,546.38 : 377,556.99 = 160,405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,546.38/377,556.99 = 160,405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,546.38x = 377,556.99 × 160,405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,546.38x = 60,562,247,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,247,964.00/273,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,396.63

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