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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,191.59, 379,765.09 and 160,549.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,191.59, 379,765.09 and 160,549.05 is: 221,558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,191.59 : 379,765.09 = 160,549.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,191.59/379,765.09 = 160,549.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,191.59x = 379,765.09 × 160,549.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,191.59x = 60,970,926,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,970,926,047.47/275,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,558.10

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