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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,644.38, 377,692.23 and 160,503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,644.38, 377,692.23 and 160,503.58 is: 221,531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,644.38 : 377,692.23 = 160,503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,644.38/377,692.23 = 160,503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,644.38x = 377,692.23 × 160,503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,644.38x = 60,620,955,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,620,955,053.18/273,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,531.88

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