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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,218.40, 409,827.60 and 168,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,218.40, 409,827.60 and 168,242.40 is: 252,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,218.40 : 409,827.60 = 168,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,218.40/409,827.60 = 168,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,218.40x = 409,827.60 × 168,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,218.40x = 68,950,379,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,950,379,010.24/273,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,363.60

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