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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,162.80, 420,244.20 and 122,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,162.80, 420,244.20 and 122,698.80 is: 184,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,162.80 : 420,244.20 = 122,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,162.80/420,244.20 = 122,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,162.80x = 420,244.20 × 122,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,162.80x = 51,563,459,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563,459,046.96/280,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,048.20

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