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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,417.60, 410,126.40 and 160,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,417.60, 410,126.40 and 160,982.40 is: 241,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,417.60 : 410,126.40 = 160,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,417.60/410,126.40 = 160,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,417.60x = 410,126.40 × 160,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,417.60x = 66,023,132,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,023,132,175.36/273,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,473.60

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