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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,310.42, 379,928.52 and 160,667.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,310.42, 379,928.52 and 160,667.88 is: 221,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,310.42 : 379,928.52 = 160,667.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,310.42/379,928.52 = 160,667.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,310.42x = 379,928.52 × 160,667.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,310.42x = 61,042,309,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,309,859.94/275,310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,721.76

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