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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,969.40, 421,454.10 and 162,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,969.40, 421,454.10 and 162,871.40 is: 244,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,969.40 : 421,454.10 = 162,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,969.40/421,454.10 = 162,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,969.40x = 421,454.10 × 162,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,969.40x = 68,642,819,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,642,819,302.74/280,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,307.10

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