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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,644.40, 410,725.80 and 168,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,644.40, 410,725.80 and 168,668.40 is: 253,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,644.40 : 410,725.80 = 168,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,644.40/410,725.80 = 168,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,644.40x = 410,725.80 × 168,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,644.40x = 69,276,463,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,276,463,524.72/273,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,162.37

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