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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,070.10, 420,105.15 and 280,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,070.10, 420,105.15 and 280,070.10 is: 420,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,070.10 : 420,105.15 = 280,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,070.10/420,105.15 = 280,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,070.10x = 420,105.15 × 280,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,070.10x = 117,658,891,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,658,891,371.02/280,070.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,105.15

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