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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,765.26, 421,439.49 and 162,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,765.26, 421,439.49 and 162,667.26 is: 244,169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,765.26 : 421,439.49 = 162,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,765.26/421,439.49 = 162,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,765.26x = 421,439.49 × 162,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,765.26x = 68,554,407,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,554,407,094.10/280,765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,169.83

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