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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,856.10, 421,284.15 and 245,864.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,856.10, 421,284.15 and 245,864.10 is: 368,796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,856.10 : 421,284.15 = 245,864.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,856.10/421,284.15 = 245,864.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,856.10x = 421,284.15 × 245,864.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,856.10x = 103,578,648,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,578,648,384.02/280,856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,796.15

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