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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,167.12, 420,253.53 and 80,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,167.12, 420,253.53 and 80,487 is: 120,731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,167.12 : 420,253.53 = 80,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,167.12/420,253.53 = 80,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,167.12x = 420,253.53 × 80,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,167.12x = 33,824,945,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,824,945,869.11/280,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,731.32

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