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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,275.40, 411,413.10 and 168,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,275.40, 411,413.10 and 168,752.20 is: 253,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,275.40 : 411,413.10 = 168,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,275.40/411,413.10 = 168,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,275.40x = 411,413.10 × 168,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,275.40x = 69,426,865,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,426,865,733.82/274,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,128.30

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