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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,425.80, 410,138.70 and 162,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,425.80, 410,138.70 and 162,833.80 is: 244,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,425.80 : 410,138.70 = 162,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,425.80/410,138.70 = 162,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,425.80x = 410,138.70 × 162,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,425.80x = 66,784,443,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,784,443,048.06/273,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,250.70

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