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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,889.80, 420,299.34 and 168,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,889.80, 420,299.34 and 168,638.20 is: 252,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,889.80 : 420,299.34 = 168,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,889.80/420,299.34 = 168,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,889.80x = 420,299.34 × 168,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,889.80x = 70,878,524,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,878,524,158.79/280,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,335.70

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