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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,549.63, 377,561.48 and 160,408.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,549.63, 377,561.48 and 160,408.83 is: 221,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,549.63 : 377,561.48 = 160,408.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,549.63/377,561.48 = 160,408.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,549.63x = 377,561.48 × 160,408.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,549.63x = 60,564,194,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,194,457.82/273,549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,401.12

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