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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,759.12, 377,790.48 and 160,583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,759.12, 377,790.48 and 160,583.76 is: 221,607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,759.12 : 377,790.48 = 160,583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,759.12/377,790.48 = 160,583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,759.12x = 377,790.48 × 160,583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,759.12x = 60,667,015,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,015,770.60/273,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,607.29

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