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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,556.06, 377,570.34 and 160,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,556.06, 377,570.34 and 160,415.26 is: 221,409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,556.06 : 377,570.34 = 160,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,556.06/377,570.34 = 160,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,556.06x = 377,570.34 × 160,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,556.06x = 60,568,044,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,568,044,259.39/273,556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,409.99

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