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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,103.70, 420,155.55 and 230,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,103.70, 420,155.55 and 230,896.20 is: 346,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,103.70 : 420,155.55 = 230,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,103.70/420,155.55 = 230,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,103.70x = 420,155.55 × 230,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,103.70x = 97,012,319,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,012,319,903.91/280,103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,344.30

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