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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,281.95, 420,219.25 and 111,751.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,281.95, 420,219.25 and 111,751.73 is: 167,546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,281.95 : 420,219.25 = 111,751.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,281.95/420,219.25 = 111,751.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,281.95x = 420,219.25 × 111,751.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,281.95x = 46,960,228,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,960,228,166.80/280,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,546.39

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