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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,281.48, 420,377.04 and 80,556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,281.48, 420,377.04 and 80,556.36 is: 120,821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,281.48 : 420,377.04 = 80,556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,281.48/420,377.04 = 80,556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,281.48x = 420,377.04 × 80,556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,281.48x = 33,864,044,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864,044,169.97/280,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,821.55

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