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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,731.12, 379,130.11 and 160,088.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,731.12, 379,130.11 and 160,088.41 is: 220,922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,731.12 : 379,130.11 = 160,088.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,731.12/379,130.11 = 160,088.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,731.12x = 379,130.11 × 160,088.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,731.12x = 60,694,336,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,694,336,874.74/274,731.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,922.69

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