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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,576.25, 388,575.23 and 168,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,576.25, 388,575.23 and 168,399 is: 232,390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,576.25 : 388,575.23 = 168,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,576.25/388,575.23 = 168,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,576.25x = 388,575.23 × 168,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,576.25x = 65,435,679,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,435,679,314.78/281,576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,390.62

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