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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,150.60, 409,725.90 and 166,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,150.60, 409,725.90 and 166,862.40 is: 250,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,150.60 : 409,725.90 = 166,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,150.60/409,725.90 = 166,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,150.60x = 409,725.90 × 166,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,150.60x = 68,367,847,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,367,847,016.16/273,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,293.60

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