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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,437.80, 420,656.70 and 114,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,437.80, 420,656.70 and 114,225.80 is: 171,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,437.80 : 420,656.70 = 114,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,437.80/420,656.70 = 114,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,437.80x = 420,656.70 × 114,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,437.80x = 48,049,848,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049,848,082.86/280,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,338.70

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