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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,004.67, 382,296.82 and 160,743.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,004.67, 382,296.82 and 160,743.75 is: 221,844.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,004.67 : 382,296.82 = 160,743.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,004.67/382,296.82 = 160,743.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,004.67x = 382,296.82 × 160,743.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,004.67x = 61,451,824,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451,824,058.02/277,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,844.00

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