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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,623.60, 410,435.40 and 168,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,623.60, 410,435.40 and 168,647.60 is: 252,971.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,623.60 : 410,435.40 = 168,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,623.60/410,435.40 = 168,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,623.60x = 410,435.40 × 168,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,623.60x = 69,218,945,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,218,945,165.04/273,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,971.40

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