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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,847.53, 280,020.63 and 168,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,847.53, 280,020.63 and 168,097.96 is: 253,276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,847.53 : 280,020.63 = 168,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,847.53/280,020.63 = 168,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,847.53x = 280,020.63 × 168,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,847.53x = 47,070,897,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,070,897,641.31/185,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,276.97

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