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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,960.20, 411,329.10 and 168,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,960.20, 411,329.10 and 168,984.20 is: 253,716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,960.20 : 411,329.10 = 168,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,960.20/411,329.10 = 168,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,960.20x = 411,329.10 × 168,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,960.20x = 69,508,118,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,508,118,900.22/273,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,716.12

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