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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,661.10, 420,991.65 and 168,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,661.10, 420,991.65 and 168,686.70 is: 253,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,661.10 : 420,991.65 = 168,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,661.10/420,991.65 = 168,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,661.10x = 420,991.65 × 168,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,661.10x = 71,015,692,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,015,692,166.06/280,661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,030.05

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