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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,169.92, 420,257.74 and 80,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,169.92, 420,257.74 and 80,489.80 is: 120,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,169.92 : 420,257.74 = 80,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,169.92/420,257.74 = 80,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,169.92x = 420,257.74 × 80,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,169.92x = 33,826,461,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,826,461,441.05/280,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,735.52

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