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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,083.78, 419,956.52 and 111,629.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,083.78, 419,956.52 and 111,629.97 is: 167,377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,083.78 : 419,956.52 = 111,629.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,083.78/419,956.52 = 111,629.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,083.78x = 419,956.52 × 111,629.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,083.78x = 46,879,733,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,879,733,170.75/280,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,377.54

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