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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,178.60, 410,010.90 and 160,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,178.60, 410,010.90 and 160,718.20 is: 241,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,178.60 : 410,010.90 = 160,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,178.60/410,010.90 = 160,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,178.60x = 410,010.90 × 160,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,178.60x = 65,896,213,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,896,213,828.38/273,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,220.26

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