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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,855.20, 421,282.80 and 247,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,855.20, 421,282.80 and 247,612.80 is: 371,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,855.20 : 421,282.80 = 247,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,855.20/421,282.80 = 247,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,855.20x = 421,282.80 × 247,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,855.20x = 104,315,013,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,315,013,699.84/280,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,419.20

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