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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,141.60, 420,212.40 and 139,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,141.60, 420,212.40 and 139,849.60 is: 209,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,141.60 : 420,212.40 = 139,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,141.60/420,212.40 = 139,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,141.60x = 420,212.40 × 139,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,141.60x = 58,766,536,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,766,536,055.04/280,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,774.40

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