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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,233.20, 420,349.80 and 80,560.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,233.20, 420,349.80 and 80,560.10 is: 120,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,233.20 : 420,349.80 = 80,560.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,233.20/420,349.80 = 80,560.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,233.20x = 420,349.80 × 80,560.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,233.20x = 33,863,421,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863,421,922.98/280,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,840.15

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