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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,906.36, 377,921.70 and 160,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,906.36, 377,921.70 and 160,707.24 is: 221,735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,906.36 : 377,921.70 = 160,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,906.36/377,921.70 = 160,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,906.36x = 377,921.70 × 160,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,906.36x = 60,734,753,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,734,753,343.11/273,906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,735.46

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