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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,099.04, 419,733.60 and 230,531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,099.04, 419,733.60 and 230,531.36 is: 345,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,099.04 : 419,733.60 = 230,531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,099.04/419,733.60 = 230,531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,099.04x = 419,733.60 × 230,531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,099.04x = 96,761,757,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,761,757,645.70/280,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,455.51

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