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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,963.80, 421,445.70 and 162,938.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,963.80, 421,445.70 and 162,938.70 is: 244,408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,963.80 : 421,445.70 = 162,938.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,963.80/421,445.70 = 162,938.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,963.80x = 421,445.70 × 162,938.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,963.80x = 68,669,814,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,669,814,478.59/280,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,408.05

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