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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,365.40, 410,048.10 and 167,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,365.40, 410,048.10 and 167,842.20 is: 251,763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,365.40 : 410,048.10 = 167,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,365.40/410,048.10 = 167,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,365.40x = 410,048.10 × 167,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,365.40x = 68,823,375,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,823,375,209.82/273,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,763.30

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