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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,428.40, 420,642.60 and 162,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,428.40, 420,642.60 and 162,330.40 is: 243,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,428.40 : 420,642.60 = 162,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,428.40/420,642.60 = 162,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,428.40x = 420,642.60 × 162,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,428.40x = 68,283,081,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,283,081,515.04/280,428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,495.60

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