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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,940.86, 377,969.31 and 160,741.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,940.86, 377,969.31 and 160,741.74 is: 221,783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,940.86 : 377,969.31 = 160,741.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,940.86/377,969.31 = 160,741.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,940.86x = 377,969.31 × 160,741.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,940.86x = 60,755,444,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755,444,556.00/273,940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,783.07

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