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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,384.28, 420,262.91 and 147,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,384.28, 420,262.91 and 147,278.60 is: 220,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,384.28 : 420,262.91 = 147,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,384.28/420,262.91 = 147,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,384.28x = 420,262.91 × 147,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,384.28x = 61,895,733,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,895,733,016.73/280,384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,753.22

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