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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,480.16, 420,873.32 and 162,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,480.16, 420,873.32 and 162,382.16 is: 243,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,480.16 : 420,873.32 = 162,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,480.16/420,873.32 = 162,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,480.16x = 420,873.32 × 162,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,480.16x = 68,342,315,871.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,342,315,871.69/280,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,661.86

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