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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,852.36, 377,847.18 and 160,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,852.36, 377,847.18 and 160,653.24 is: 221,660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,852.36 : 377,847.18 = 160,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,852.36/377,847.18 = 160,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,852.36x = 377,847.18 × 160,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,852.36x = 60,702,373,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702,373,691.86/273,852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,660.95

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