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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,069.88, 420,105.06 and 120,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,069.88, 420,105.06 and 120,041.96 is: 180,063.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,069.88 : 420,105.06 = 120,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,069.88/420,105.06 = 120,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,069.88x = 420,105.06 × 120,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,069.88x = 50,430,234,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,430,234,808.32/280,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,063.04

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