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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,477.99, 420,870.08 and 162,379.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,477.99, 420,870.08 and 162,379.99 is: 243,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,477.99 : 420,870.08 = 162,379.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,477.99/420,870.08 = 162,379.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,477.99x = 420,870.08 × 162,379.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,477.99x = 68,340,879,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,340,879,400.35/280,477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,658.62

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