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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,333.13, 420,674.67 and 114,121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,333.13, 420,674.67 and 114,121.13 is: 171,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,333.13 : 420,674.67 = 114,121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,333.13/420,674.67 = 114,121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,333.13x = 420,674.67 × 114,121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,333.13x = 48,007,866,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,007,866,599.40/280,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,252.92

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