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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,581.60, 420,872.40 and 140,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,581.60, 420,872.40 and 140,289.60 is: 210,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,581.60 : 420,872.40 = 140,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,581.60/420,872.40 = 140,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,581.60x = 420,872.40 × 140,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,581.60x = 59,044,020,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,044,020,647.04/280,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,434.40

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