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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,014.80, 420,022.20 and 175,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,014.80, 420,022.20 and 175,038.80 is: 262,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,014.80 : 420,022.20 = 175,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,014.80/420,022.20 = 175,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,014.80x = 420,022.20 × 175,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,014.80x = 73,520,181,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,520,181,861.36/280,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,558.20

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