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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,881.70, 411,211.35 and 168,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,881.70, 411,211.35 and 168,905.70 is: 253,598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,881.70 : 411,211.35 = 168,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,881.70/411,211.35 = 168,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,881.70x = 411,211.35 × 168,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,881.70x = 69,455,940,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,455,940,919.70/273,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,598.33

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