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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,558.06, 377,573.10 and 160,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,558.06, 377,573.10 and 160,417.26 is: 221,412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,558.06 : 377,573.10 = 160,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,558.06/377,573.10 = 160,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,558.06x = 377,573.10 × 160,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,558.06x = 60,569,242,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,569,242,151.71/273,558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,412.75

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