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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,117.90, 420,200.55 and 120,200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,117.90, 420,200.55 and 120,200.82 is: 180,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,117.90 : 420,200.55 = 120,200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,117.90/420,200.55 = 120,200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,117.90x = 420,200.55 × 120,200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,117.90x = 50,508,450,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,508,450,674.45/280,117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,311.40

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