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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,243.08, 420,352.86 and 130,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,243.08, 420,352.86 and 130,431.84 is: 195,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,243.08 : 420,352.86 = 130,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,243.08/420,352.86 = 130,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,243.08x = 420,352.86 × 130,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,243.08x = 54,827,396,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827,396,979.06/280,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,642.29

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