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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,573.13, 421,122.14 and 138,578.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,573.13, 421,122.14 and 138,578.75 is: 207,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,573.13 : 421,122.14 = 138,578.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,573.13/421,122.14 = 138,578.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,573.13x = 421,122.14 × 138,578.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,573.13x = 58,358,579,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358,579,058.90/280,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,997.75

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