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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,548.50, 377,559.92 and 160,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,548.50, 377,559.92 and 160,407.70 is: 221,399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,548.50 : 377,559.92 = 160,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,548.50/377,559.92 = 160,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,548.50x = 377,559.92 × 160,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,548.50x = 60,563,518,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,563,518,379.38/273,548.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,399.56

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