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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,006.60, 409,752.90 and 160,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,006.60, 409,752.90 and 160,546.20 is: 240,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,006.60 : 409,752.90 = 160,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,006.60/409,752.90 = 160,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,006.60x = 409,752.90 × 160,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,006.60x = 65,784,271,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,784,271,033.98/273,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,962.20

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