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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,982.85, 379,470.02 and 160,254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,982.85, 379,470.02 and 160,254.18 is: 221,147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,982.85 : 379,470.02 = 160,254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,982.85/379,470.02 = 160,254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,982.85x = 379,470.02 × 160,254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,982.85x = 60,811,656,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811,656,088.41/274,982.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,147.09

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