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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,319.43, 420,545.96 and 90,779.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,319.43, 420,545.96 and 90,779.87 is: 136,191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,319.43 : 420,545.96 = 90,779.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,319.43/420,545.96 = 90,779.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,319.43x = 420,545.96 × 90,779.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,319.43x = 38,177,108,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177,108,515.72/280,319.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,191.44

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