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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,173.10, 409,759.65 and 168,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,173.10, 409,759.65 and 168,051.30 is: 252,076.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,173.10 : 409,759.65 = 168,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,173.10/409,759.65 = 168,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,173.10x = 409,759.65 × 168,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,173.10x = 68,860,641,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,860,641,870.05/273,173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,076.95

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