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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,603.80, 420,905.70 and 168,410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,603.80, 420,905.70 and 168,410.70 is: 252,616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,603.80 : 420,905.70 = 168,410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,603.80/420,905.70 = 168,410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,603.80x = 420,905.70 × 168,410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,603.80x = 70,885,023,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,885,023,570.99/280,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,616.05

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