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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,707.40, 421,061.10 and 162,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,707.40, 421,061.10 and 162,317.80 is: 243,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,707.40 : 421,061.10 = 162,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,707.40/421,061.10 = 162,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,707.40x = 421,061.10 × 162,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,707.40x = 68,345,711,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,345,711,417.58/280,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,476.70

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