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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,429.40, 420,644.10 and 162,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,429.40, 420,644.10 and 162,331.40 is: 243,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,429.40 : 420,644.10 = 162,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,429.40/420,644.10 = 162,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,429.40x = 420,644.10 × 162,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,429.40x = 68,283,745,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,283,745,654.74/280,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,497.10

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