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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,792.81, 409,690.05 and 161,526.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,792.81, 409,690.05 and 161,526.81 is: 241,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,792.81 : 409,690.05 = 161,526.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,792.81/409,690.05 = 161,526.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,792.81x = 409,690.05 × 161,526.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,792.81x = 66,175,926,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,926,865.24/273,792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,700.75

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