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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,223.60, 409,835.40 and 166,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,223.60, 409,835.40 and 166,935.40 is: 250,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,223.60 : 409,835.40 = 166,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,223.60/409,835.40 = 166,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,223.60x = 409,835.40 × 166,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,223.60x = 68,416,036,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,416,036,433.16/273,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,403.10

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