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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,021.20, 420,031.80 and 251,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,021.20, 420,031.80 and 251,152.80 is: 376,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,021.20 : 420,031.80 = 251,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,021.20/420,031.80 = 251,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,021.20x = 420,031.80 × 251,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,021.20x = 105,492,162,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,492,162,659.04/280,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,729.20

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