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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,364.90, 410,047.35 and 167,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,364.90, 410,047.35 and 167,841.70 is: 251,762.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,364.90 : 410,047.35 = 167,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,364.90/410,047.35 = 167,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,364.90x = 410,047.35 × 167,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,364.90x = 68,823,044,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,823,044,304.50/273,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,762.55

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