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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,134.40, 409,960.80 and 168,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,134.40, 409,960.80 and 168,158.40 is: 252,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,134.40 : 409,960.80 = 168,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,134.40/409,960.80 = 168,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,134.40x = 409,960.80 × 168,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,134.40x = 68,938,352,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,938,352,190.72/273,134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,397.18

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