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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,801.06, 409,702.41 and 161,535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,801.06, 409,702.41 and 161,535.06 is: 241,713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,801.06 : 409,702.41 = 161,535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,801.06/409,702.41 = 161,535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,801.06x = 409,702.41 × 161,535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,801.06x = 66,181,303,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,181,303,381.49/273,801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,713.10

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