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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,424.80, 410,137.20 and 162,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,424.80, 410,137.20 and 162,832.80 is: 244,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,424.80 : 410,137.20 = 162,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,424.80/410,137.20 = 162,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,424.80x = 410,137.20 × 162,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,424.80x = 66,783,788,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,783,788,660.16/273,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,249.20

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