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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,068.16, 420,277.20 and 113,856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,068.16, 420,277.20 and 113,856.16 is: 170,855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,068.16 : 420,277.20 = 113,856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,068.16/420,277.20 = 113,856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,068.16x = 420,277.20 × 113,856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,068.16x = 47,851,148,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851,148,127.55/280,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,855.37

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