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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,117.74, 379,627.40 and 160,367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,117.74, 379,627.40 and 160,367.67 is: 221,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,117.74 : 379,627.40 = 160,367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,117.74/379,627.40 = 160,367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,117.74x = 379,627.40 × 160,367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,117.74x = 60,879,962,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,879,962,007.08/275,117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,286.94

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