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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,106.20, 420,159.30 and 230,898.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,106.20, 420,159.30 and 230,898.70 is: 346,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,106.20 : 420,159.30 = 230,898.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,106.20/420,159.30 = 230,898.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,106.20x = 420,159.30 × 230,898.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,106.20x = 97,014,236,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,014,236,162.91/280,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,348.05

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