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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,551.20, 421,215.60 and 221,453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,551.20, 421,215.60 and 221,453.60 is: 332,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,551.20 : 421,215.60 = 221,453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,551.20/421,215.60 = 221,453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,551.20x = 421,215.60 × 221,453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,551.20x = 93,279,710,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,279,710,996.16/280,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,487.30

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