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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,712.40, 421,068.60 and 162,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,712.40, 421,068.60 and 162,322.80 is: 243,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,712.40 : 421,068.60 = 162,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,712.40/421,068.60 = 162,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,712.40x = 421,068.60 × 162,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,712.40x = 68,349,034,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,349,034,144.08/280,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,484.20

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