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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,552.31, 377,565.17 and 160,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,552.31, 377,565.17 and 160,411.51 is: 221,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,552.31 : 377,565.17 = 160,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,552.31/377,565.17 = 160,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,552.31x = 377,565.17 × 160,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,552.31x = 60,565,799,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565,799,043.11/273,552.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,404.82

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