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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,414.60, 410,121.90 and 160,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,414.60, 410,121.90 and 160,979.40 is: 241,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,414.60 : 410,121.90 = 160,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,414.60/410,121.90 = 160,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,414.60x = 410,121.90 × 160,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,414.60x = 66,021,177,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021,177,388.86/273,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,469.10

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