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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,783.62, 379,205.34 and 160,059.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,783.62, 379,205.34 and 160,059.33 is: 220,884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,783.62 : 379,205.34 = 160,059.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,783.62/379,205.34 = 160,059.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,783.62x = 379,205.34 × 160,059.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,783.62x = 60,695,352,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,695,352,652.82/274,783.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,884.17

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