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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,381.27, 420,258.42 and 147,275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,381.27, 420,258.42 and 147,275.59 is: 220,748.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,381.27 : 420,258.42 = 147,275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,381.27/420,258.42 = 147,275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,381.27x = 420,258.42 × 147,275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,381.27x = 61,893,806,757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893,806,757.97/280,381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,748.72

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