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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,548.88, 377,560.44 and 160,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,548.88, 377,560.44 and 160,408.08 is: 221,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,548.88 : 377,560.44 = 160,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,548.88/377,560.44 = 160,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,548.88x = 377,560.44 × 160,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,548.88x = 60,563,745,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,563,745,264.36/273,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,400.08

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