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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,020.93, 420,171.48 and 128,217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,020.93, 420,171.48 and 128,217.67 is: 192,390.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,020.93 : 420,171.48 = 128,217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,020.93/420,171.48 = 128,217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,020.93x = 420,171.48 × 128,217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,020.93x = 53,873,408,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,873,408,166.05/280,020.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,390.65

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