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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,549.52, 377,561.32 and 160,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,549.52, 377,561.32 and 160,408.72 is: 221,400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,549.52 : 377,561.32 = 160,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,549.52/377,561.32 = 160,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,549.52x = 377,561.32 × 160,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,549.52x = 60,564,128,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,128,062.71/273,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,400.97

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