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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,901.70, 421,458.93 and 168,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,901.70, 421,458.93 and 168,660.36 is: 253,054.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,901.70 : 421,458.93 = 168,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,901.70/421,458.93 = 168,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,901.70x = 421,458.93 × 168,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,901.70x = 71,083,414,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,083,414,859.01/280,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,054.41

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