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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,181.70, 420,272.55 and 230,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,181.70, 420,272.55 and 230,974.20 is: 346,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,181.70 : 420,272.55 = 230,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,181.70/420,272.55 = 230,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,181.70x = 420,272.55 × 230,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,181.70x = 97,072,116,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,072,116,018.21/280,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,461.30

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