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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,551.52, 377,564.08 and 160,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,551.52, 377,564.08 and 160,410.72 is: 221,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,551.52 : 377,564.08 = 160,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,551.52/377,564.08 = 160,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,551.52x = 377,564.08 × 160,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,551.52x = 60,565,325,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565,325,918.94/273,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,403.73

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