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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,432.80, 420,649.20 and 114,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,432.80, 420,649.20 and 114,220.80 is: 171,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,432.80 : 420,649.20 = 114,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,432.80/420,649.20 = 114,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,432.80x = 420,649.20 × 114,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,432.80x = 48,046,888,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,888,143.36/280,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,331.20

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