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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,585.76, 388,588.36 and 168,408.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,585.76, 388,588.36 and 168,408.50 is: 232,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,585.76 : 388,588.36 = 168,408.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,585.76/388,588.36 = 168,408.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,585.76x = 388,588.36 × 168,408.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,585.76x = 65,441,582,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,441,582,825.06/281,585.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,403.74

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