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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,183.60, 409,775.40 and 168,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,183.60, 409,775.40 and 168,061.80 is: 252,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,183.60 : 409,775.40 = 168,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,183.60/409,775.40 = 168,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,183.60x = 409,775.40 × 168,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,183.60x = 68,867,591,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,867,591,319.72/273,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,092.70

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