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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,761.52, 421,186.02 and 168,415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,761.52, 421,186.02 and 168,415.34 is: 252,649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,761.52 : 421,186.02 = 168,415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,761.52/421,186.02 = 168,415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,761.52x = 421,186.02 × 168,415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,761.52x = 70,934,186,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,934,186,761.55/280,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,649.25

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