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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,162.82, 379,728.82 and 160,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,162.82, 379,728.82 and 160,438.32 is: 221,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,162.82 : 379,728.82 = 160,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,162.82/379,728.82 = 160,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,162.82x = 379,728.82 × 160,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,162.82x = 60,923,053,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,923,053,936.38/275,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,407.29

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