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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,825.80, 421,238.70 and 156,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,825.80, 421,238.70 and 156,166.80 is: 234,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,825.80 : 421,238.70 = 156,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,825.80/421,238.70 = 156,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,825.80x = 421,238.70 × 156,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,825.80x = 65,783,499,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,783,499,815.16/280,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,250.20

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