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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,848.80, 421,273.20 and 202,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,848.80, 421,273.20 and 202,116.80 is: 303,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,848.80 : 421,273.20 = 202,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,848.80/421,273.20 = 202,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,848.80x = 421,273.20 × 202,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,848.80x = 85,146,391,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,146,391,109.76/280,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,175.20

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