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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,365.96, 388,311.42 and 168,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,365.96, 388,311.42 and 168,186.28 is: 232,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,365.96 : 388,311.42 = 168,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,365.96/388,311.42 = 168,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,365.96x = 388,311.42 × 168,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,365.96x = 65,308,653,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,308,653,211.32/281,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,112.84

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