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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,322.15, 379,944.86 and 160,679.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,322.15, 379,944.86 and 160,679.61 is: 221,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,322.15 : 379,944.86 = 160,679.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,322.15/379,944.86 = 160,679.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,322.15x = 379,944.86 × 160,679.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,322.15x = 61,049,391,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,391,122.91/275,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,738.03

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