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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,423.84, 420,285.84 and 140,222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,423.84, 420,285.84 and 140,222.56 is: 210,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,423.84 : 420,285.84 = 140,222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,423.84/420,285.84 = 140,222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,423.84x = 420,285.84 × 140,222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,423.84x = 58,933,556,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,933,556,416.55/280,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,158.87

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