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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,552.80, 420,829.20 and 230,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,552.80, 420,829.20 and 230,689.20 is: 346,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,552.80 : 420,829.20 = 230,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,552.80/420,829.20 = 230,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,552.80x = 420,829.20 × 230,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,552.80x = 97,080,751,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,080,751,484.64/280,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,033.80

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