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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,855.80, 421,283.70 and 168,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,855.80, 421,283.70 and 168,662.70 is: 252,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,855.80 : 421,283.70 = 168,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,855.80/421,283.70 = 168,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,855.80x = 421,283.70 × 168,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,855.80x = 71,054,846,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,054,846,307.99/280,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,994.05

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