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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,489.92, 420,888 and 162,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,489.92, 420,888 and 162,391.92 is: 243,676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,489.92 : 420,888 = 162,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,489.92/420,888 = 162,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,489.92x = 420,888 × 162,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,489.92x = 68,348,810,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,348,810,424.96/280,489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,676.53

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