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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,970.76, 421,012.26 and 228,122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,970.76, 421,012.26 and 228,122.04 is: 341,822.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,970.76 : 421,012.26 = 228,122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,970.76/421,012.26 = 228,122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,970.76x = 421,012.26 × 228,122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,970.76x = 96,042,175,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,042,175,616.21/280,970.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,822.67

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