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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,619.90, 421,966.65 and 235,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,619.90, 421,966.65 and 235,000.70 is: 353,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,619.90 : 421,966.65 = 235,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,619.90/421,966.65 = 235,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,619.90x = 421,966.65 × 235,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,619.90x = 99,162,458,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,162,458,126.66/280,619.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,369.30

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