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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,211.40, 410,076.30 and 168,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,211.40, 410,076.30 and 168,235.40 is: 252,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,211.40 : 410,076.30 = 168,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,211.40/410,076.30 = 168,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,211.40x = 410,076.30 × 168,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,211.40x = 68,989,350,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,989,350,361.02/273,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,512.71

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