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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,010.84, 420,015.44 and 69,648.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,010.84, 420,015.44 and 69,648.77 is: 104,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,010.84 : 420,015.44 = 69,648.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,010.84/420,015.44 = 69,648.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,010.84x = 420,015.44 × 69,648.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,010.84x = 29,253,560,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253,560,001.17/280,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,472.96

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