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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,637.10, 420,955.65 and 168,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,637.10, 420,955.65 and 168,662.70 is: 252,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,637.10 : 420,955.65 = 168,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,637.10/420,955.65 = 168,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,637.10x = 420,955.65 × 168,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,637.10x = 70,999,516,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999,516,509.26/280,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,994.05

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