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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,351.40, 429,527.10 and 168,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,351.40, 429,527.10 and 168,253.40 is: 252,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,351.40 : 429,527.10 = 168,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,351.40/429,527.10 = 168,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,351.40x = 429,527.10 × 168,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,351.40x = 72,269,394,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,269,394,967.14/286,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,380.10

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