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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,997.10, 421,495.65 and 169,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,997.10, 421,495.65 and 169,022.70 is: 253,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,997.10 : 421,495.65 = 169,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,997.10/421,495.65 = 169,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,997.10x = 421,495.65 × 169,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,997.10x = 71,242,332,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,242,332,801.26/280,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,534.05

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