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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,438.20, 420,657.30 and 169,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,438.20, 420,657.30 and 169,846.20 is: 254,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,438.20 : 420,657.30 = 169,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,438.20/420,657.30 = 169,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,438.20x = 420,657.30 × 169,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,438.20x = 71,447,043,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,447,043,907.26/280,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,769.30

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