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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,358.40, 429,537.60 and 168,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,358.40, 429,537.60 and 168,260.40 is: 252,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,358.40 : 429,537.60 = 168,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,358.40/429,537.60 = 168,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,358.40x = 429,537.60 × 168,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,358.40x = 72,274,168,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,274,168,391.04/286,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,390.60

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