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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,787.67, 409,682.37 and 161,521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,787.67, 409,682.37 and 161,521.67 is: 241,693.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,787.67 : 409,682.37 = 161,521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,787.67/409,682.37 = 161,521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,787.67x = 409,682.37 × 161,521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,787.67x = 66,172,580,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,172,580,571.96/273,787.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,693.06

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