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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,560.06, 377,575.86 and 160,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,560.06, 377,575.86 and 160,419.26 is: 221,415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,560.06 : 377,575.86 = 160,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,560.06/377,575.86 = 160,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,560.06x = 377,575.86 × 160,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,560.06x = 60,570,440,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,570,440,055.06/273,560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,415.51

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