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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,086.72, 379,620.70 and 160,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,086.72, 379,620.70 and 160,444.52 is: 221,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,086.72 : 379,620.70 = 160,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,086.72/379,620.70 = 160,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,086.72x = 379,620.70 × 160,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,086.72x = 60,908,060,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,908,060,993.56/275,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,414.04

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