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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,623.60, 420,643.80 and 154,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,623.60, 420,643.80 and 154,069.20 is: 230,943.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,623.60 : 420,643.80 = 154,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,623.60/420,643.80 = 154,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,623.60x = 420,643.80 × 154,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,623.60x = 64,808,253,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,808,253,750.96/280,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,943.70

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