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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,415.60, 410,123.40 and 160,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,415.60, 410,123.40 and 160,980.40 is: 241,470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,415.60 : 410,123.40 = 160,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,415.60/410,123.40 = 160,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,415.60x = 410,123.40 × 160,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,415.60x = 66,021,828,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021,828,981.36/273,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,470.60

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