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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,380.77, 420,257.67 and 147,275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,380.77, 420,257.67 and 147,275.09 is: 220,747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,380.77 : 420,257.67 = 147,275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,380.77/420,257.67 = 147,275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,380.77x = 420,257.67 × 147,275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,380.77x = 61,893,486,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893,486,172.44/280,380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,747.97

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