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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,207.20, 420,310.80 and 246,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,207.20, 420,310.80 and 246,964.80 is: 370,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,207.20 : 420,310.80 = 246,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,207.20/420,310.80 = 246,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,207.20x = 420,310.80 × 246,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,207.20x = 103,801,972,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,801,972,659.84/280,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,447.20

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