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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,421.84, 420,282.84 and 140,220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,421.84, 420,282.84 and 140,220.56 is: 210,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,421.84 : 420,282.84 = 140,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,421.84/420,282.84 = 140,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,421.84x = 420,282.84 × 140,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,421.84x = 58,932,295,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,932,295,183.19/280,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,155.87

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