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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,077.80, 420,116.70 and 280,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,077.80, 420,116.70 and 280,077.80 is: 420,116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,077.80 : 420,116.70 = 280,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,077.80/420,116.70 = 280,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,077.80x = 420,116.70 × 280,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,077.80x = 117,665,361,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,665,361,079.26/280,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,116.70

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