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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,176.96, 411,134.58 and 160,356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,176.96, 411,134.58 and 160,356.84 is: 240,458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,176.96 : 411,134.58 = 160,356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,176.96/411,134.58 = 160,356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,176.96x = 411,134.58 × 160,356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,176.96x = 65,928,242,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,928,242,063.53/274,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,458.72

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