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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,549.82, 377,561.73 and 160,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,549.82, 377,561.73 and 160,409.02 is: 221,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,549.82 : 377,561.73 = 160,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,549.82/377,561.73 = 160,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,549.82x = 377,561.73 × 160,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,549.82x = 60,564,306,756.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,306,756.43/273,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,401.38

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