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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,561.08, 377,577.24 and 160,420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,561.08, 377,577.24 and 160,420.28 is: 221,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,561.08 : 377,577.24 = 160,420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,561.08/377,577.24 = 160,420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,561.08x = 377,577.24 × 160,420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,561.08x = 60,571,046,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,571,046,562.43/273,561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,416.90

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