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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,485.60, 410,228.40 and 161,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,485.60, 410,228.40 and 161,050.40 is: 241,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,485.60 : 410,228.40 = 161,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,485.60/410,228.40 = 161,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,485.60x = 410,228.40 × 161,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,485.60x = 66,067,447,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,067,447,911.36/273,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,575.60

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