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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,550.57, 377,562.77 and 160,409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,550.57, 377,562.77 and 160,409.77 is: 221,402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,550.57 : 377,562.77 = 160,409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,550.57/377,562.77 = 160,409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,550.57x = 377,562.77 × 160,409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,550.57x = 60,564,755,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,755,951.84/273,550.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,402.41

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