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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,436.80, 420,655.20 and 114,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,436.80, 420,655.20 and 114,224.80 is: 171,337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,436.80 : 420,655.20 = 114,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,436.80/420,655.20 = 114,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,436.80x = 420,655.20 × 114,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,436.80x = 48,049,256,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049,256,088.96/280,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,337.20

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