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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,855.60, 420,408.60 and 202,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,855.60, 420,408.60 and 202,123.60 is: 302,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,855.60 : 420,408.60 = 202,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,855.60/420,408.60 = 202,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,855.60x = 420,408.60 × 202,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,855.60x = 84,974,499,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,974,499,702.96/280,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,555.83

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