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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,790.68, 409,686.86 and 161,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,790.68, 409,686.86 and 161,524.68 is: 241,697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,790.68 : 409,686.86 = 161,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,790.68/409,686.86 = 161,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,790.68x = 409,686.86 × 161,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,790.68x = 66,174,538,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,174,538,961.70/273,790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,697.56

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