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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,764.48, 377,688.96 and 160,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,764.48, 377,688.96 and 160,545.92 is: 221,491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,764.48 : 377,688.96 = 160,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,764.48/377,688.96 = 160,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,764.48x = 377,688.96 × 160,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,764.48x = 60,636,421,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,636,421,557.04/273,764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,491.19

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