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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,570.71, 380,262.80 and 160,859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,570.71, 380,262.80 and 160,859.32 is: 221,971.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,570.71 : 380,262.80 = 160,859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,570.71/380,262.80 = 160,859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,570.71x = 380,262.80 × 160,859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,570.71x = 61,168,814,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,168,814,880.79/275,570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,971.40

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