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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,130.15, 419,457.11 and 167,543.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,130.15, 419,457.11 and 167,543.39 is: 250,873.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,130.15 : 419,457.11 = 167,543.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,130.15/419,457.11 = 167,543.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,130.15x = 419,457.11 × 167,543.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,130.15x = 70,277,263,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,277,263,234.00/280,130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,873.62

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