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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,853.80, 421,280.70 and 202,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,853.80, 421,280.70 and 202,121.80 is: 303,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,853.80 : 421,280.70 = 202,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,853.80/421,280.70 = 202,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,853.80x = 421,280.70 × 202,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,853.80x = 85,150,013,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150,013,389.26/280,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,182.70

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