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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,012.83, 420,018.42 and 69,650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,012.83, 420,018.42 and 69,650.76 is: 104,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,012.83 : 420,018.42 = 69,650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,012.83/420,018.42 = 69,650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,012.83x = 420,018.42 × 69,650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,012.83x = 29,254,602,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,602,167.00/280,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,475.93

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