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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,231.40, 410,106.30 and 168,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,231.40, 410,106.30 and 168,255.40 is: 252,542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,231.40 : 410,106.30 = 168,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,231.40/410,106.30 = 168,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,231.40x = 410,106.30 × 168,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,231.40x = 69,002,599,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,002,599,549.02/273,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,542.71

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