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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,011.80, 420,017.70 and 201,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,011.80, 420,017.70 and 201,279.80 is: 301,919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,011.80 : 420,017.70 = 201,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,011.80/420,017.70 = 201,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,011.80x = 420,017.70 × 201,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,011.80x = 84,541,078,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,541,078,652.46/280,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,919.70

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