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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,575.60, 420,863.40 and 168,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,575.60, 420,863.40 and 168,601.20 is: 252,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,575.60 : 420,863.40 = 168,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,575.60/420,863.40 = 168,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,575.60x = 420,863.40 × 168,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,575.60x = 70,958,074,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,958,074,276.08/280,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,901.80

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