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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,013.40, 420,020.10 and 153,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,013.40, 420,020.10 and 153,604.80 is: 230,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,013.40 : 420,020.10 = 153,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,013.40/420,020.10 = 153,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,013.40x = 420,020.10 × 153,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,013.40x = 64,517,103,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,517,103,456.48/280,013.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,407.20

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