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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,873.64, 379,317.72 and 160,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,873.64, 379,317.72 and 160,177.64 is: 221,040.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,873.64 : 379,317.72 = 160,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,873.64/379,317.72 = 160,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,873.64x = 379,317.72 × 160,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,873.64x = 60,758,217,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,758,217,199.78/274,873.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,040.54

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