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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,038.70, 382,296.92 and 160,743.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,038.70, 382,296.92 and 160,743.19 is: 221,816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,038.70 : 382,296.92 = 160,743.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,038.70/382,296.92 = 160,743.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,038.70x = 382,296.92 × 160,743.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,038.70x = 61,451,625,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451,625,894.09/277,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,816.04

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