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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,811.60, 409,217.40 and 166,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,811.60, 409,217.40 and 166,523.40 is: 249,785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,811.60 : 409,217.40 = 166,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,811.60/409,217.40 = 166,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,811.60x = 409,217.40 × 166,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,811.60x = 68,144,272,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,144,272,787.16/272,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,785.10

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