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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,546.91, 377,557.73 and 160,406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,546.91, 377,557.73 and 160,406.11 is: 221,397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,546.91 : 377,557.73 = 160,406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,546.91/377,557.73 = 160,406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,546.91x = 377,557.73 × 160,406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,546.91x = 60,562,565,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,565,967.70/273,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,397.37

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