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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,443.41, 420,753.63 and 213,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,443.41, 420,753.63 and 213,297.09 is: 320,012.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,443.41 : 420,753.63 = 213,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,443.41/420,753.63 = 213,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,443.41x = 420,753.63 × 213,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,443.41x = 89,745,524,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,745,524,885.94/280,443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,012.96

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