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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,550.56, 377,562.75 and 160,409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,550.56, 377,562.75 and 160,409.76 is: 221,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,550.56 : 377,562.75 = 160,409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,550.56/377,562.75 = 160,409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,550.56x = 377,562.75 × 160,409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,550.56x = 60,564,750,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,750,112.44/273,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,402.40

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