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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,302.89, 420,515.65 and 90,782.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,302.89, 420,515.65 and 90,782.41 is: 136,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,302.89 : 420,515.65 = 90,782.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,302.89/420,515.65 = 90,782.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,302.89x = 420,515.65 × 90,782.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,302.89x = 38,175,422,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,422,871.47/280,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,193.47

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