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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,623.40, 420,935.10 and 162,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,623.40, 420,935.10 and 162,233.80 is: 243,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,623.40 : 420,935.10 = 162,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,623.40/420,935.10 = 162,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,623.40x = 420,935.10 × 162,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,623.40x = 68,289,900,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289,900,826.38/280,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,350.70

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