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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,014.08, 420,020.30 and 69,652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,014.08, 420,020.30 and 69,652.01 is: 104,477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,014.08 : 420,020.30 = 69,652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,014.08/420,020.30 = 69,652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,014.08x = 420,020.30 × 69,652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,014.08x = 29,255,255,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,255,255,687.44/280,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,477.80

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