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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,560.10, 420,840.15 and 140,268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,560.10, 420,840.15 and 140,268.10 is: 210,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,560.10 : 420,840.15 = 140,268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,560.10/420,840.15 = 140,268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,560.10x = 420,840.15 × 140,268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,560.10x = 59,030,448,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030,448,244.22/280,560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,402.15

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