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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,695.40, 422,079.90 and 235,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,695.40, 422,079.90 and 235,076.20 is: 353,482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,695.40 : 422,079.90 = 235,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,695.40/422,079.90 = 235,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,695.40x = 422,079.90 × 235,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,695.40x = 99,220,938,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,220,938,988.38/280,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,482.60

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