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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,112.10, 420,168.15 and 80,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,112.10, 420,168.15 and 80,414.70 is: 120,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,112.10 : 420,168.15 = 80,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,112.10/420,168.15 = 80,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,112.10x = 420,168.15 × 80,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,112.10x = 33,787,695,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787,695,731.81/280,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,622.05

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