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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,036.64, 382,294.08 and 160,741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,036.64, 382,294.08 and 160,741.11 is: 221,813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,036.64 : 382,294.08 = 160,741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,036.64/382,294.08 = 160,741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,036.64x = 382,294.08 × 160,741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,036.64x = 61,450,374,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450,374,765.63/277,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,813.17

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