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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,425.59, 420,288.47 and 140,224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,425.59, 420,288.47 and 140,224.31 is: 210,161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,425.59 : 420,288.47 = 140,224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,425.59/420,288.47 = 140,224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,425.59x = 420,288.47 × 140,224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,425.59x = 58,934,660,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,934,660,005.58/280,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,161.49

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