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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,179.60, 410,012.40 and 160,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,179.60, 410,012.40 and 160,719.20 is: 241,221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,179.60 : 410,012.40 = 160,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,179.60/410,012.40 = 160,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,179.60x = 410,012.40 × 160,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,179.60x = 65,896,864,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,896,864,918.08/273,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,221.76

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