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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,204.43, 379,782.72 and 160,561.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,204.43, 379,782.72 and 160,561.89 is: 221,575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,204.43 : 379,782.72 = 160,561.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,204.43/379,782.72 = 160,561.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,204.43x = 379,782.72 × 160,561.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,204.43x = 60,978,631,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,978,631,312.54/275,204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,575.76

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