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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,202.40, 410,062.80 and 168,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,202.40, 410,062.80 and 168,226.40 is: 252,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,202.40 : 410,062.80 = 168,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,202.40/410,062.80 = 168,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,202.40x = 410,062.80 × 168,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,202.40x = 68,983,388,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,983,388,617.92/273,202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,499.20

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