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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,864.80, 430,297.20 and 168,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,864.80, 430,297.20 and 168,669.60 is: 253,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,864.80 : 430,297.20 = 168,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,864.80/430,297.20 = 168,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,864.80x = 430,297.20 × 168,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,864.80x = 72,578,056,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,578,056,605.12/286,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,004.40

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