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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,087.20, 420,130.80 and 230,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,087.20, 420,130.80 and 230,879.70 is: 346,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,087.20 : 420,130.80 = 230,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,087.20/420,130.80 = 230,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,087.20x = 420,130.80 × 230,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,087.20x = 96,999,673,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,999,673,064.76/280,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,319.55

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