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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,133.20, 419,422.20 and 272,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,133.20, 419,422.20 and 272,357.20 is: 407,779.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,133.20 : 419,422.20 = 272,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,133.20/419,422.20 = 272,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,133.20x = 419,422.20 × 272,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,133.20x = 114,232,656,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,232,656,009.84/280,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,779.78

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