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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,650.88, 420,990.90 and 140,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,650.88, 420,990.90 and 140,362.12 is: 210,550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,650.88 : 420,990.90 = 140,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,650.88/420,990.90 = 140,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,650.88x = 420,990.90 × 140,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,650.88x = 59,091,175,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,091,175,224.71/280,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,550.47

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