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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,411.60, 410,117.40 and 160,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,411.60, 410,117.40 and 160,976.40 is: 241,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,411.60 : 410,117.40 = 160,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,411.60/410,117.40 = 160,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,411.60x = 410,117.40 × 160,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,411.60x = 66,019,222,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,019,222,629.36/273,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,464.60

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