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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,014.40, 420,021.60 and 210,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,014.40, 420,021.60 and 210,030.40 is: 315,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,014.40 : 420,021.60 = 210,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,014.40/420,021.60 = 210,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,014.40x = 420,021.60 × 210,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,014.40x = 88,217,304,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,217,304,656.64/280,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,045.60

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