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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,112.80, 420,223.20 and 120,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,112.80, 420,223.20 and 120,186.40 is: 180,302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,112.80 : 420,223.20 = 120,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,112.80/420,223.20 = 120,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,112.80x = 420,223.20 × 120,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,112.80x = 50,505,113,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,505,113,604.48/280,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,302.77

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