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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,625.40, 420,938.10 and 162,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,625.40, 420,938.10 and 162,235.80 is: 243,353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,625.40 : 420,938.10 = 162,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,625.40/420,938.10 = 162,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,625.40x = 420,938.10 × 162,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,625.40x = 68,291,229,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,291,229,403.98/280,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,353.70

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