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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,856.80, 421,285.20 and 168,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,856.80, 421,285.20 and 168,882.40 is: 253,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,856.80 : 421,285.20 = 168,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,856.80/421,285.20 = 168,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,856.80x = 421,285.20 × 168,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,856.80x = 71,147,655,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,147,655,660.48/280,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,323.60

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