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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,579.60, 420,869.40 and 140,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,579.60, 420,869.40 and 140,287.60 is: 210,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,579.60 : 420,869.40 = 140,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,579.60/420,869.40 = 140,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,579.60x = 420,869.40 × 140,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,579.60x = 59,042,758,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,042,758,039.44/280,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,431.40

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