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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,487.92, 420,884.96 and 162,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,487.92, 420,884.96 and 162,389.92 is: 243,673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,487.92 : 420,884.96 = 162,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,487.92/420,884.96 = 162,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,487.92x = 420,884.96 × 162,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,487.92x = 68,347,474,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,347,474,983.60/280,487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,673.51

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