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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,962.20, 421,832.10 and 221,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,962.20, 421,832.10 and 221,864.60 is: 333,103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,962.20 : 421,832.10 = 221,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,962.20/421,832.10 = 221,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,962.20x = 421,832.10 × 221,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,962.20x = 93,589,610,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,589,610,133.66/280,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,103.92

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