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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.60, 409,848.90 and 166,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.60, 409,848.90 and 166,944.40 is: 250,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.60 : 409,848.90 = 166,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.60/409,848.90 = 166,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.60x = 409,848.90 × 166,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.60x = 68,421,978,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,421,978,701.16/273,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,416.60

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