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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,334.13, 420,676.17 and 114,122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,334.13, 420,676.17 and 114,122.13 is: 171,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,334.13 : 420,676.17 = 114,122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,334.13/420,676.17 = 114,122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,334.13x = 420,676.17 × 114,122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,334.13x = 48,008,460,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,008,460,560.64/280,334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,254.43

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