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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,222.60, 409,833.90 and 166,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,222.60, 409,833.90 and 166,934.40 is: 250,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,222.60 : 409,833.90 = 166,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,222.60/409,833.90 = 166,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,222.60x = 409,833.90 × 166,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,222.60x = 68,415,376,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,415,376,196.16/273,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,401.60

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