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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,034.60, 420,051.90 and 255,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,034.60, 420,051.90 and 255,540.20 is: 383,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,034.60 : 420,051.90 = 255,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,034.60/420,051.90 = 255,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,034.60x = 420,051.90 × 255,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,034.60x = 107,340,146,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,340,146,536.38/280,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,310.30

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