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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,854.80, 421,282.20 and 217,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,854.80, 421,282.20 and 217,869.20 is: 326,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,854.80 : 421,282.20 = 217,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,854.80/421,282.20 = 217,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,854.80x = 421,282.20 × 217,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,854.80x = 91,784,415,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,784,415,888.24/280,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,803.80

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