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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,425.40, 420,638.10 and 162,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,425.40, 420,638.10 and 162,327.40 is: 243,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,425.40 : 420,638.10 = 162,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,425.40/420,638.10 = 162,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,425.40x = 420,638.10 × 162,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,425.40x = 68,281,089,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,281,089,113.94/280,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,491.10

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