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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,980.40, 409,729.80 and 168,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,980.40, 409,729.80 and 168,004.40 is: 252,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,980.40 : 409,729.80 = 168,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,980.40/409,729.80 = 168,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,980.40x = 409,729.80 × 168,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,980.40x = 68,836,409,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,836,409,211.12/272,980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,166.12

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