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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,577.40, 420,866.10 and 162,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,577.40, 420,866.10 and 162,187.80 is: 243,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,577.40 : 420,866.10 = 162,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,577.40/420,866.10 = 162,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,577.40x = 420,866.10 × 162,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,577.40x = 68,259,346,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,259,346,853.58/280,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,281.70

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