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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,592.08, 377,592.84 and 160,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,592.08, 377,592.84 and 160,425.36 is: 221,407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,592.08 : 377,592.84 = 160,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,592.08/377,592.84 = 160,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,592.08x = 377,592.84 × 160,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,592.08x = 60,575,467,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,575,467,290.42/273,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,407.97

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