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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,028.31, 410,008.91 and 161,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,028.31, 410,008.91 and 161,769.60 is: 242,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,028.31 : 410,008.91 = 161,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,028.31/410,008.91 = 161,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,028.31x = 410,008.91 × 161,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,028.31x = 66,326,976,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,326,976,558.29/274,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,044.25

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