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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,641.94, 377,526.15 and 160,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,641.94, 377,526.15 and 160,442.82 is: 221,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,641.94 : 377,526.15 = 160,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,641.94/377,526.15 = 160,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,641.94x = 377,526.15 × 160,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,641.94x = 60,571,360,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,571,360,129.74/273,641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,352.62

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