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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,899.52, 377,983.84 and 160,724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,899.52, 377,983.84 and 160,724.16 is: 221,800.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,899.52 : 377,983.84 = 160,724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,899.52/377,983.84 = 160,724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,899.52x = 377,983.84 × 160,724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,899.52x = 60,751,135,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,751,135,177.57/273,899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,800.81

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