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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,815.49, 421,596.91 and 147,789.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,815.49, 421,596.91 and 147,789.17 is: 221,880.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,815.49 : 421,596.91 = 147,789.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,815.49/421,596.91 = 147,789.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,815.49x = 421,596.91 × 147,789.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,815.49x = 62,307,455,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,307,455,295.48/280,815.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,880.41

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