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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,892.31, 377,936.65 and 160,673.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,892.31, 377,936.65 and 160,673.75 is: 221,709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,892.31 : 377,936.65 = 160,673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,892.31/377,936.65 = 160,673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,892.31x = 377,936.65 × 160,673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,892.31x = 60,724,498,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,724,498,817.94/273,892.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,709.40

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