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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,419.40, 420,629.10 and 162,321.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,419.40, 420,629.10 and 162,321.40 is: 243,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,419.40 : 420,629.10 = 162,321.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,419.40/420,629.10 = 162,321.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,419.40x = 420,629.10 × 162,321.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,419.40x = 68,277,104,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,277,104,392.74/280,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,482.10

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