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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,498.63, 388,470.84 and 168,321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,498.63, 388,470.84 and 168,321.38 is: 232,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,498.63 : 388,470.84 = 168,321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,498.63/388,470.84 = 168,321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,498.63x = 388,470.84 × 168,321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,498.63x = 65,387,945,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,387,945,305.00/281,498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,285.13

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