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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,162.60, 409,743.90 and 168,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,162.60, 409,743.90 and 168,040.80 is: 252,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,162.60 : 409,743.90 = 168,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,162.60/409,743.90 = 168,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,162.60x = 409,743.90 × 168,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,162.60x = 68,853,692,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,853,692,751.12/273,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,061.20

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