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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,619.48, 388,638.90 and 168,420.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,619.48, 388,638.90 and 168,420.36 is: 232,422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,619.48 : 388,638.90 = 168,420.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,619.48/388,638.90 = 168,420.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,619.48x = 388,638.90 × 168,420.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,619.48x = 65,454,703,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,454,703,448.00/281,619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,422.50

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