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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,541.70, 420,812.55 and 175,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,541.70, 420,812.55 and 175,565.70 is: 263,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,541.70 : 420,812.55 = 175,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,541.70/420,812.55 = 175,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,541.70x = 420,812.55 × 175,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,541.70x = 73,880,249,909.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,880,249,909.54/280,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,348.55

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