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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,305.46, 388,227.93 and 168,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,305.46, 388,227.93 and 168,125.78 is: 232,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,305.46 : 388,227.93 = 168,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,305.46/388,227.93 = 168,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,305.46x = 388,227.93 × 168,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,305.46x = 65,271,123,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,271,123,549.04/281,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,029.35

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