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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,563.40, 420,845.10 and 140,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,563.40, 420,845.10 and 140,595.40 is: 210,893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,563.40 : 420,845.10 = 140,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,563.40/420,845.10 = 140,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,563.40x = 420,845.10 × 140,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,563.40x = 59,168,885,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168,885,172.54/280,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,893.10

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