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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,172.60, 410,001.90 and 160,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,172.60, 410,001.90 and 160,712.20 is: 241,211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,172.60 : 410,001.90 = 160,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,172.60/410,001.90 = 160,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,172.60x = 410,001.90 × 160,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,172.60x = 65,892,307,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,892,307,353.18/273,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,211.26

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