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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,050.96, 419,952.78 and 80,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,050.96, 419,952.78 and 80,326.02 is: 120,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,050.96 : 419,952.78 = 80,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,050.96/419,952.78 = 80,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,050.96x = 419,952.78 × 80,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,050.96x = 33,733,135,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733,135,405.34/280,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,453.56

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