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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,884.40, 410,826.60 and 168,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,884.40, 410,826.60 and 168,361.20 is: 252,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,884.40 : 410,826.60 = 168,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,884.40/410,826.60 = 168,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,884.40x = 410,826.60 × 168,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,884.40x = 69,167,259,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,167,259,367.92/273,884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,541.80

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