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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,917.97, 410,311.04 and 161,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,917.97, 410,311.04 and 161,251.02 is: 241,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,917.97 : 410,311.04 = 161,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,917.97/410,311.04 = 161,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,917.97x = 410,311.04 × 161,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,917.97x = 66,163,072,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,163,072,911.01/273,917.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,543.38

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