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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,670.60, 412,005.90 and 168,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,670.60, 412,005.90 and 168,382.40 is: 252,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,670.60 : 412,005.90 = 168,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,670.60/412,005.90 = 168,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,670.60x = 412,005.90 × 168,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,670.60x = 69,374,542,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,374,542,256.16/274,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,573.60

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