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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,042.48, 280,889.28 and 168,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,042.48, 280,889.28 and 168,175.68 is: 231,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,042.48 : 280,889.28 = 168,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,042.48/280,889.28 = 168,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,042.48x = 280,889.28 × 168,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,042.48x = 47,238,745,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,238,745,668.71/204,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,514.27

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