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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,552.06, 377,564.82 and 160,411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,552.06, 377,564.82 and 160,411.26 is: 221,404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,552.06 : 377,564.82 = 160,411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,552.06/377,564.82 = 160,411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,552.06x = 377,564.82 × 160,411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,552.06x = 60,565,648,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565,648,507.87/273,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,404.47

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