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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,551.60, 420,827.40 and 140,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,551.60, 420,827.40 and 140,259.60 is: 210,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,551.60 : 420,827.40 = 140,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,551.60/420,827.40 = 140,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,551.60x = 420,827.40 × 140,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,551.60x = 59,025,082,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,025,082,793.04/280,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,389.40

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