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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,002.44, 420,138.81 and 137,770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,002.44, 420,138.81 and 137,770.58 is: 206,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,002.44 : 420,138.81 = 137,770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,002.44/420,138.81 = 137,770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,002.44x = 420,138.81 × 137,770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,002.44x = 57,882,765,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,882,765,433.52/280,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,722.36

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