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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,016.33, 418,239.22 and 253,321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,016.33, 418,239.22 and 253,321.16 is: 378,366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,016.33 : 418,239.22 = 253,321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,016.33/418,239.22 = 253,321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,016.33x = 418,239.22 × 253,321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,016.33x = 105,948,844,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,948,844,367.90/280,016.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,366.66

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