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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,411.88, 419,947.34 and 161,723.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,411.88, 419,947.34 and 161,723.39 is: 242,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,411.88 : 419,947.34 = 161,723.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,411.88/419,947.34 = 161,723.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,411.88x = 419,947.34 × 161,723.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,411.88x = 67,915,304,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,915,304,537.93/280,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,198.39

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