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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,011.60, 420,017.40 and 80,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,011.60, 420,017.40 and 80,314.20 is: 120,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,011.60 : 420,017.40 = 80,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,011.60/420,017.40 = 80,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,011.60x = 420,017.40 × 80,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,011.60x = 33,733,361,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733,361,467.08/280,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,471.30

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