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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,922.47, 410,317.79 and 161,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,922.47, 410,317.79 and 161,255.52 is: 241,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,922.47 : 410,317.79 = 161,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,922.47/410,317.79 = 161,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,922.47x = 410,317.79 × 161,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,922.47x = 66,166,007,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166,007,785.42/273,922.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,550.13

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