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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,971.93, 429,864.98 and 168,285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,971.93, 429,864.98 and 168,285.87 is: 252,081.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,971.93 : 429,864.98 = 168,285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,971.93/429,864.98 = 168,285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,971.93x = 429,864.98 × 168,285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,971.93x = 72,340,201,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,340,201,300.40/286,971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,081.11

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