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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,422.84, 420,284.34 and 140,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,422.84, 420,284.34 and 140,221.56 is: 210,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,422.84 : 420,284.34 = 140,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,422.84/420,284.34 = 140,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,422.84x = 420,284.34 × 140,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,422.84x = 58,932,925,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,932,925,798.37/280,422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,157.37

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