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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,886.90, 410,830.35 and 168,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,886.90, 410,830.35 and 168,363.70 is: 252,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,886.90 : 410,830.35 = 168,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,886.90/410,830.35 = 168,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,886.90x = 410,830.35 × 168,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,886.90x = 69,168,917,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,168,917,798.30/273,886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,545.55

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