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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,263.80, 409,895.70 and 161,289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,263.80, 409,895.70 and 161,289.40 is: 241,934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,263.80 : 409,895.70 = 161,289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,263.80/409,895.70 = 161,289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,263.80x = 409,895.70 × 161,289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,263.80x = 66,111,831,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,111,831,515.58/273,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,934.10

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