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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,119.49, 379,629.82 and 160,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,119.49, 379,629.82 and 160,369.42 is: 221,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,119.49 : 379,629.82 = 160,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,119.49/379,629.82 = 160,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,119.49x = 379,629.82 × 160,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,119.49x = 60,881,014,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881,014,048.10/275,119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,289.35

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