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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,464.60, 410,196.90 and 161,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,464.60, 410,196.90 and 161,029.40 is: 241,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,464.60 : 410,196.90 = 161,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,464.60/410,196.90 = 161,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,464.60x = 410,196.90 × 161,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,464.60x = 66,053,760,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,053,760,688.86/273,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,544.10

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