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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,519.03, 411,849.53 and 160,762.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,519.03, 411,849.53 and 160,762.91 is: 241,185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,519.03 : 411,849.53 = 160,762.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,519.03/411,849.53 = 160,762.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,519.03x = 411,849.53 × 160,762.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,519.03x = 66,210,127,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,210,127,922.11/274,519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,185.93

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