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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,356.53, 420,514.46 and 109,546.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,356.53, 420,514.46 and 109,546.13 is: 164,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,356.53 : 420,514.46 = 109,546.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,356.53/420,514.46 = 109,546.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,356.53x = 420,514.46 × 109,546.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,356.53x = 46,065,732,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,065,732,308.29/280,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,311.25

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