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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,289.07, 420,457.91 and 80,625.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,289.07, 420,457.91 and 80,625.69 is: 120,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,289.07 : 420,457.91 = 80,625.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,289.07/420,457.91 = 80,625.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,289.07x = 420,457.91 × 80,625.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,289.07x = 33,899,708,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899,708,706.58/280,289.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,945.52

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