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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,694.60, 409,284.90 and 160,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,694.60, 409,284.90 and 160,234.20 is: 240,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,694.60 : 409,284.90 = 160,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,694.60/409,284.90 = 160,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,694.60x = 409,284.90 × 160,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,694.60x = 65,581,438,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,581,438,523.58/272,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,494.09

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