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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,463.88, 412,166.98 and 168,470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,463.88, 412,166.98 and 168,470.26 is: 252,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,463.88 : 412,166.98 = 168,470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,463.88/412,166.98 = 168,470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,463.88x = 412,166.98 × 168,470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,463.88x = 69,437,878,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,437,878,284.01/274,463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,994.60

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