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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,674.96, 377,673.16 and 160,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,674.96, 377,673.16 and 160,499.92 is: 221,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,674.96 : 377,673.16 = 160,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,674.96/377,673.16 = 160,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,674.96x = 377,673.16 × 160,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,674.96x = 60,616,511,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,616,511,966.15/273,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,490.90

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