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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,915.20, 421,372.80 and 168,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,915.20, 421,372.80 and 168,940.80 is: 253,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,915.20 : 421,372.80 = 168,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,915.20/421,372.80 = 168,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,915.20x = 421,372.80 × 168,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,915.20x = 71,187,057,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,187,057,930.24/280,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,411.20

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