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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,644.88, 377,692.92 and 160,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,644.88, 377,692.92 and 160,504.08 is: 221,532.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,644.88 : 377,692.92 = 160,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,644.88/377,692.92 = 160,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,644.88x = 377,692.92 × 160,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,644.88x = 60,621,254,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621,254,647.11/273,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,532.57

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