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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,870.60, 422,054.70 and 154,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,870.60, 422,054.70 and 154,611.40 is: 232,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,870.60 : 422,054.70 = 154,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,870.60/422,054.70 = 154,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,870.60x = 422,054.70 × 154,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,870.60x = 65,254,468,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254,468,043.58/280,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,329.29

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