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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,173.76, 420,314.64 and 90,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,173.76, 420,314.64 and 90,681.16 is: 136,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,173.76 : 420,314.64 = 90,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,173.76/420,314.64 = 90,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,173.76x = 420,314.64 × 90,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,173.76x = 38,114,619,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114,619,120.18/280,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,039.22

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