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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,854.80, 421,282.20 and 168,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,854.80, 421,282.20 and 168,880.40 is: 253,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,854.80 : 421,282.20 = 168,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,854.80/421,282.20 = 168,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,854.80x = 421,282.20 × 168,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,854.80x = 71,146,306,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,146,306,448.88/280,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,320.60

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