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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,691.68, 390,058.90 and 168,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,691.68, 390,058.90 and 168,005.40 is: 231,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,691.68 : 390,058.90 = 168,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,691.68/390,058.90 = 168,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,691.68x = 390,058.90 × 168,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,691.68x = 65,532,001,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,532,001,518.06/282,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,814.40

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