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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,792.30, 409,689.30 and 161,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,792.30, 409,689.30 and 161,526.30 is: 241,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,792.30 : 409,689.30 = 161,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,792.30/409,689.30 = 161,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,792.30x = 409,689.30 × 161,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,792.30x = 66,175,596,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,596,778.59/273,792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,699.99

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