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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,096.40, 420,144.60 and 161,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,096.40, 420,144.60 and 161,998.40 is: 242,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,096.40 : 420,144.60 = 161,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,096.40/420,144.60 = 161,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,096.40x = 420,144.60 × 161,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,096.40x = 68,062,752,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062,752,968.64/280,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,997.60

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