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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,016.40, 420,024.60 and 236,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,016.40, 420,024.60 and 236,276.40 is: 354,414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,016.40 : 420,024.60 = 236,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,016.40/420,024.60 = 236,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,016.40x = 420,024.60 × 236,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,016.40x = 99,241,900,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,241,900,399.44/280,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,414.60

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