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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,865.28, 421,404.32 and 168,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,865.28, 421,404.32 and 168,623.90 is: 252,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,865.28 : 421,404.32 = 168,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,865.28/421,404.32 = 168,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,865.28x = 421,404.32 × 168,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,865.28x = 71,058,836,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,058,836,965.11/280,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,999.72

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