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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,429.20, 420,643.80 and 169,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,429.20, 420,643.80 and 169,837.20 is: 254,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,429.20 : 420,643.80 = 169,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,429.20/420,643.80 = 169,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,429.20x = 420,643.80 × 169,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,429.20x = 71,440,965,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,440,965,189.36/280,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,755.80

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