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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,546.41, 377,557.04 and 160,405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,546.41, 377,557.04 and 160,405.61 is: 221,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,546.41 : 377,557.04 = 160,405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,546.41/377,557.04 = 160,405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,546.41x = 377,557.04 × 160,405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,546.41x = 60,562,266,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,266,508.97/273,546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,396.68

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