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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,638.60, 420,957.90 and 168,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,638.60, 420,957.90 and 168,664.20 is: 252,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,638.60 : 420,957.90 = 168,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,638.60/420,957.90 = 168,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,638.60x = 420,957.90 × 168,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,638.60x = 71,000,527,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,000,527,437.18/280,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,996.30

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