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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,315.40, 421,039.08 and 168,208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,315.40, 421,039.08 and 168,208.56 is: 252,652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,315.40 : 421,039.08 = 168,208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,315.40/421,039.08 = 168,208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,315.40x = 421,039.08 × 168,208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,315.40x = 70,822,377,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,822,377,350.52/280,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,652.47

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