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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,577.70, 420,866.55 and 250,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,577.70, 420,866.55 and 250,251.30 is: 375,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,577.70 : 420,866.55 = 250,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,577.70/420,866.55 = 250,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,577.70x = 420,866.55 × 250,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,577.70x = 105,322,401,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,322,401,264.02/280,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,376.95

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