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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,889.31, 377,932.52 and 160,670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,889.31, 377,932.52 and 160,670.75 is: 221,705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,889.31 : 377,932.52 = 160,670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,889.31/377,932.52 = 160,670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,889.31x = 377,932.52 × 160,670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,889.31x = 60,722,700,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,722,700,634.44/273,889.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,705.26

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