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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,832.40, 421,248.60 and 210,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,832.40, 421,248.60 and 210,848.40 is: 316,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,832.40 : 421,248.60 = 210,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,832.40/421,248.60 = 210,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,832.40x = 421,248.60 × 210,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,832.40x = 88,819,593,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,819,593,312.24/280,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,272.60

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