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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,891.03, 422,771.84 and 168,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,891.03, 422,771.84 and 168,071.04 is: 252,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,891.03 : 422,771.84 = 168,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,891.03/422,771.84 = 168,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,891.03x = 422,771.84 × 168,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,891.03x = 71,055,702,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,055,702,831.51/281,891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,067.98

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