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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,096.31, 420,163.61 and 80,401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,096.31, 420,163.61 and 80,401.34 is: 120,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,096.31 : 420,163.61 = 80,401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,096.31/420,163.61 = 80,401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,096.31x = 420,163.61 × 80,401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,096.31x = 33,781,717,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781,717,911.64/280,096.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,607.51

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