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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,277.80, 420,416.70 and 217,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,277.80, 420,416.70 and 217,292.20 is: 325,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,277.80 : 420,416.70 = 217,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,277.80/420,416.70 = 217,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,277.80x = 420,416.70 × 217,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,277.80x = 91,353,269,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,353,269,659.74/280,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,938.30

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