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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,303.80, 420,440.62 and 138,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,303.80, 420,440.62 and 138,007.22 is: 207,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,303.80 : 420,440.62 = 138,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,303.80/420,440.62 = 138,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,303.80x = 420,440.62 × 138,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,303.80x = 58,023,841,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,023,841,141.28/280,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,003.41

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