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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,143.20, 410,955.60 and 161,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,143.20, 410,955.60 and 161,909.60 is: 242,711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,143.20 : 410,955.60 = 161,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,143.20/410,955.60 = 161,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,143.20x = 410,955.60 × 161,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,143.20x = 66,537,656,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,537,656,813.76/274,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,711.32

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