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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,642.68, 387,294.50 and 167,531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,642.68, 387,294.50 and 167,531.08 is: 231,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,642.68 : 387,294.50 = 167,531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,642.68/387,294.50 = 167,531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,642.68x = 387,294.50 × 167,531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,642.68x = 64,883,865,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,883,865,863.06/280,642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,197.43

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