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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,005.80, 420,008.70 and 175,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,005.80, 420,008.70 and 175,029.80 is: 262,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,005.80 : 420,008.70 = 175,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,005.80/420,008.70 = 175,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,005.80x = 420,008.70 × 175,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,005.80x = 73,514,038,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,514,038,759.26/280,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,544.70

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