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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,003.40, 420,005.10 and 161,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,003.40, 420,005.10 and 161,905.40 is: 242,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,003.40 : 420,005.10 = 161,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,003.40/420,005.10 = 161,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,003.40x = 420,005.10 × 161,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,003.40x = 68,001,093,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,001,093,717.54/280,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,858.10

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