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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,862.60, 420,419.10 and 202,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,862.60, 420,419.10 and 202,130.60 is: 302,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,862.60 : 420,419.10 = 202,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,862.60/420,419.10 = 202,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,862.60x = 420,419.10 × 202,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,862.60x = 84,979,564,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,979,564,934.46/280,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,566.33

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