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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,859.80, 421,289.70 and 168,666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,859.80, 421,289.70 and 168,666.70 is: 253,000.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,859.80 : 421,289.70 = 168,666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,859.80/421,289.70 = 168,666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,859.80x = 421,289.70 × 168,666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,859.80x = 71,057,543,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,057,543,442.99/280,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,000.05

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