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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,554.06, 377,567.58 and 160,413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,554.06, 377,567.58 and 160,413.26 is: 221,407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,554.06 : 377,567.58 = 160,413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,554.06/377,567.58 = 160,413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,554.06x = 377,567.58 × 160,413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,554.06x = 60,566,846,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,566,846,378.11/273,554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,407.23

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