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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,598.74, 387,216.45 and 167,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,598.74, 387,216.45 and 167,362.90 is: 230,954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,598.74 : 387,216.45 = 167,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,598.74/387,216.45 = 167,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,598.74x = 387,216.45 × 167,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,598.74x = 64,805,667,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,805,667,999.71/280,598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,954.95

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