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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,381.48, 420,572.14 and 154,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,381.48, 420,572.14 and 154,820.08 is: 232,230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,381.48 : 420,572.14 = 154,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,381.48/420,572.14 = 154,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,381.48x = 420,572.14 × 154,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,381.48x = 65,113,012,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,113,012,360.57/280,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,230.08

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