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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,557.06, 377,571.72 and 160,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,557.06, 377,571.72 and 160,416.26 is: 221,411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,557.06 : 377,571.72 = 160,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,557.06/377,571.72 = 160,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,557.06x = 377,571.72 × 160,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,557.06x = 60,568,643,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,568,643,204.17/273,557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,411.37

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