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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,011.94, 420,153.06 and 137,780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,011.94, 420,153.06 and 137,780.08 is: 206,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,011.94 : 420,153.06 = 137,780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,011.94/420,153.06 = 137,780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,011.94x = 420,153.06 × 137,780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,011.94x = 57,888,722,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,888,722,219.04/280,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,736.62

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