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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,975.60, 410,963.40 and 168,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,975.60, 410,963.40 and 168,999.60 is: 253,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,975.60 : 410,963.40 = 168,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,975.60/410,963.40 = 168,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,975.60x = 410,963.40 × 168,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,975.60x = 69,452,650,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,452,650,214.64/273,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,499.40

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