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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,809.96, 410,816.86 and 167,411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,809.96, 410,816.86 and 167,411.96 is: 251,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,809.96 : 410,816.86 = 167,411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,809.96/410,816.86 = 167,411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,809.96x = 410,816.86 × 167,411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,809.96x = 68,775,655,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,775,655,733.65/273,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,180.26

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