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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,012.60, 420,018.90 and 255,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,012.60, 420,018.90 and 255,518.20 is: 383,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,012.60 : 420,018.90 = 255,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,012.60/420,018.90 = 255,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,012.60x = 420,018.90 × 255,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,012.60x = 107,322,473,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,322,473,293.98/280,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,277.30

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