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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,547.41, 377,558.42 and 160,406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,547.41, 377,558.42 and 160,406.61 is: 221,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,547.41 : 377,558.42 = 160,406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,547.41/377,558.42 = 160,406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,547.41x = 377,558.42 × 160,406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,547.41x = 60,562,866,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,866,229.16/273,547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,398.06

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