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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,025.40, 420,038.10 and 236,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,025.40, 420,038.10 and 236,285.40 is: 354,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,025.40 : 420,038.10 = 236,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,025.40/420,038.10 = 236,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,025.40x = 420,038.10 × 236,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,025.40x = 99,248,870,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,248,870,473.74/280,025.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,428.10

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