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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,549.38, 377,561.13 and 160,408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,549.38, 377,561.13 and 160,408.58 is: 221,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,549.38 : 377,561.13 = 160,408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,549.38/377,561.13 = 160,408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,549.38x = 377,561.13 × 160,408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,549.38x = 60,564,044,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,044,726.50/273,549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,400.77

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