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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,465.60, 410,198.40 and 161,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,465.60, 410,198.40 and 161,030.40 is: 241,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,465.60 : 410,198.40 = 161,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,465.60/410,198.40 = 161,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,465.60x = 410,198.40 × 161,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,465.60x = 66,054,412,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,054,412,431.36/273,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,545.60

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