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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,550.15, 377,562.19 and 160,409.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,550.15, 377,562.19 and 160,409.35 is: 221,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,550.15 : 377,562.19 = 160,409.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,550.15/377,562.19 = 160,409.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,550.15x = 377,562.19 × 160,409.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,550.15x = 60,564,504,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,504,137.55/273,550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,401.83

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