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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,441.41, 420,750.63 and 213,295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,441.41, 420,750.63 and 213,295.09 is: 320,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,441.41 : 420,750.63 = 213,295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,441.41/420,750.63 = 213,295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,441.41x = 420,750.63 × 213,295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,441.41x = 89,744,040,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,744,040,323.18/280,441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,009.95

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