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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,233, 379,822.23 and 160,590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,233, 379,822.23 and 160,590.46 is: 221,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,233 : 379,822.23 = 160,590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,233/379,822.23 = 160,590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,233x = 379,822.23 × 160,590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,233x = 60,995,826,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995,826,633.93/275,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,615.24

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