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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,075.80, 420,113.70 and 280,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,075.80, 420,113.70 and 280,075.80 is: 420,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,075.80 : 420,113.70 = 280,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,075.80/420,113.70 = 280,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,075.80x = 420,113.70 × 280,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,075.80x = 117,663,680,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,663,680,618.46/280,075.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,113.70

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