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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,208.40, 410,071.80 and 168,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,208.40, 410,071.80 and 168,232.40 is: 252,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,208.40 : 410,071.80 = 168,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,208.40/410,071.80 = 168,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,208.40x = 410,071.80 × 168,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,208.40x = 68,987,363,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987,363,086.32/273,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,508.21

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