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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,001.60, 420,002.40 and 102,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,001.60, 420,002.40 and 102,514.40 is: 153,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,001.60 : 420,002.40 = 102,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,001.60/420,002.40 = 102,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,001.60x = 420,002.40 × 102,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,001.60x = 43,056,294,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056,294,034.56/280,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,771.60

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