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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,571.60, 420,857.40 and 140,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,571.60, 420,857.40 and 140,279.60 is: 210,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,571.60 : 420,857.40 = 140,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,571.60/420,857.40 = 140,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,571.60x = 420,857.40 × 140,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,571.60x = 59,037,707,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,037,707,729.04/280,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,419.40

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