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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,311, 420,606.84 and 128,491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,311, 420,606.84 and 128,491.50 is: 192,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,311 : 420,606.84 = 128,491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,311/420,606.84 = 128,491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,311x = 420,606.84 × 128,491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,311x = 54,044,403,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044,403,781.86/280,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,801.58

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