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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,107.20, 419,810.40 and 139,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,107.20, 419,810.40 and 139,904.96 is: 209,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,107.20 : 419,810.40 = 139,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,107.20/419,810.40 = 139,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,107.20x = 419,810.40 × 139,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,107.20x = 58,733,557,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,733,557,219.58/280,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,682.43

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