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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,860.36, 377,858.20 and 160,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,860.36, 377,858.20 and 160,661.24 is: 221,671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,860.36 : 377,858.20 = 160,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,860.36/377,858.20 = 160,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,860.36x = 377,858.20 × 160,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,860.36x = 60,707,166,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,707,166,956.17/273,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,671.98

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