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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,264.82, 420,379.94 and 90,721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,264.82, 420,379.94 and 90,721.04 is: 136,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,264.82 : 420,379.94 = 90,721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,264.82/420,379.94 = 90,721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,264.82x = 420,379.94 × 90,721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,264.82x = 38,137,303,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,137,303,476.84/280,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,075.96

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