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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,829.80, 421,244.70 and 162,804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,829.80, 421,244.70 and 162,804.70 is: 244,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,829.80 : 421,244.70 = 162,804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,829.80/421,244.70 = 162,804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,829.80x = 421,244.70 × 162,804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,829.80x = 68,580,617,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,580,617,010.09/280,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,207.05

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