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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,131.81, 379,685.91 and 160,407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,131.81, 379,685.91 and 160,407.33 is: 221,364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,131.81 : 379,685.91 = 160,407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,131.81/379,685.91 = 160,407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,131.81x = 379,685.91 × 160,407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,131.81x = 60,904,403,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,904,403,061.72/275,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,364.45

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