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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,078.60, 525,117.90 and 280,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,078.60, 525,117.90 and 280,094.60 is: 420,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,078.60 : 525,117.90 = 280,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,078.60/525,117.90 = 280,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,078.60x = 525,117.90 × 280,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,078.60x = 147,082,688,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,082,688,153.34/350,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,141.90

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