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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,265.70, 280,898.55 and 168,603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,265.70, 280,898.55 and 168,603.30 is: 252,904.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,265.70 : 280,898.55 = 168,603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,265.70/280,898.55 = 168,603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,265.70x = 280,898.55 × 168,603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,265.70x = 47,360,422,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360,422,495.22/187,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,904.95

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