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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,725.38, 410,297.60 and 161,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,725.38, 410,297.60 and 161,458.46 is: 242,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,725.38 : 410,297.60 = 161,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,725.38/410,297.60 = 161,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,725.38x = 410,297.60 × 161,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,725.38x = 66,246,020,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,246,020,836.39/273,725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,016.37

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