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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,547.29, 377,558.24 and 160,406.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,547.29, 377,558.24 and 160,406.49 is: 221,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,547.29 : 377,558.24 = 160,406.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,547.29/377,558.24 = 160,406.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,547.29x = 377,558.24 × 160,406.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,547.29x = 60,562,792,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,792,048.98/273,547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,397.89

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