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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,014.20, 420,021.30 and 246,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,014.20, 420,021.30 and 246,771.80 is: 370,157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,014.20 : 420,021.30 = 246,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,014.20/420,021.30 = 246,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,014.20x = 420,021.30 × 246,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,014.20x = 103,649,412,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,649,412,239.34/280,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,157.70

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