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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,741.79, 379,155.43 and 160,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,741.79, 379,155.43 and 160,001.92 is: 220,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,741.79 : 379,155.43 = 160,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,741.79/379,155.43 = 160,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,741.79x = 379,155.43 × 160,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,741.79x = 60,665,595,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665,595,319.62/274,741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,809.49

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