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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,462.60, 410,193.90 and 161,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,462.60, 410,193.90 and 161,027.40 is: 241,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,462.60 : 410,193.90 = 161,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,462.60/410,193.90 = 161,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,462.60x = 410,193.90 × 161,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,462.60x = 66,052,457,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052,457,212.86/273,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,541.10

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