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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,379.77, 420,256.17 and 147,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,379.77, 420,256.17 and 147,274.09 is: 220,746.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,379.77 : 420,256.17 = 147,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,379.77/420,256.17 = 147,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,379.77x = 420,256.17 × 147,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,379.77x = 61,892,845,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892,845,003.64/280,379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,746.47

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