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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,496.37, 380,211.01 and 160,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,496.37, 380,211.01 and 160,765.74 is: 221,871.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,496.37 : 380,211.01 = 160,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,496.37/380,211.01 = 160,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,496.37x = 380,211.01 × 160,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,496.37x = 61,124,903,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,124,903,976.88/275,496.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,871.91

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