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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,158.56, 379,722.96 and 160,434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,158.56, 379,722.96 and 160,434.08 is: 221,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,158.56 : 379,722.96 = 160,434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,158.56/379,722.96 = 160,434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,158.56x = 379,722.96 × 160,434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,158.56x = 60,920,501,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920,501,843.86/275,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,401.44

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