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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,008.60, 420,012.90 and 255,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,008.60, 420,012.90 and 255,514.20 is: 383,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,008.60 : 420,012.90 = 255,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,008.60/420,012.90 = 255,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,008.60x = 420,012.90 × 255,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,008.60x = 107,319,260,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,319,260,133.18/280,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,271.30

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