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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,549.80, 420,824.70 and 230,686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,549.80, 420,824.70 and 230,686.20 is: 346,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,549.80 : 420,824.70 = 230,686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,549.80/420,824.70 = 230,686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,549.80x = 420,824.70 × 230,686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,549.80x = 97,078,450,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,078,450,909.14/280,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,029.30

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