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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,646.44, 377,532.36 and 160,447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,646.44, 377,532.36 and 160,447.32 is: 221,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,646.44 : 377,532.36 = 160,447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,646.44/377,532.36 = 160,447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,646.44x = 377,532.36 × 160,447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,646.44x = 60,574,055,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,574,055,375.28/273,646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,358.83

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