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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,026.66, 420,215.07 and 113,814.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,026.66, 420,215.07 and 113,814.66 is: 170,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,026.66 : 420,215.07 = 113,814.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,026.66/420,215.07 = 113,814.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,026.66x = 420,215.07 × 113,814.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,026.66x = 47,826,635,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826,635,318.93/280,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,793.15

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