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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,848.44, 388,962.90 and 168,649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,848.44, 388,962.90 and 168,649.32 is: 232,743.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,848.44 : 388,962.90 = 168,649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,848.44/388,962.90 = 168,649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,848.44x = 388,962.90 × 168,649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,848.44x = 65,598,328,590.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,598,328,590.23/281,848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,743.27

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