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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,818.80, 430,082.40 and 168,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,818.80, 430,082.40 and 168,526.40 is: 252,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,818.80 : 430,082.40 = 168,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,818.80/430,082.40 = 168,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,818.80x = 430,082.40 × 168,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,818.80x = 72,480,238,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,480,238,575.36/286,818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,703.93

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