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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,314.42, 379,934.04 and 160,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,314.42, 379,934.04 and 160,671.88 is: 221,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,314.42 : 379,934.04 = 160,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,314.42/379,934.04 = 160,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,314.42x = 379,934.04 × 160,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,314.42x = 61,044,716,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,044,716,482.80/275,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,727.28

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