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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,033.40, 420,050.10 and 236,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,033.40, 420,050.10 and 236,293.40 is: 354,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,033.40 : 420,050.10 = 236,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,033.40/420,050.10 = 236,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,033.40x = 420,050.10 × 236,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,033.40x = 99,255,066,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,255,066,299.34/280,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,440.10

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