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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,391.86, 420,811.89 and 147,350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,391.86, 420,811.89 and 147,350.98 is: 221,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,391.86 : 420,811.89 = 147,350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,391.86/420,811.89 = 147,350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,391.86x = 420,811.89 × 147,350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,391.86x = 62,007,044,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,007,044,387.15/280,391.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,144.24

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