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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,962.20, 421,075.56 and 245,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,962.20, 421,075.56 and 245,333.72 is: 367,679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,962.20 : 421,075.56 = 245,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,962.20/421,075.56 = 245,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,962.20x = 421,075.56 × 245,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,962.20x = 103,304,033,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,304,033,535.88/280,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,679.47

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