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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,404.29, 420,606.45 and 83,412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,404.29, 420,606.45 and 83,412.29 is: 125,118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,404.29 : 420,606.45 = 83,412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,404.29/420,606.45 = 83,412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,404.29x = 420,606.45 × 83,412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,404.29x = 35,083,748,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083,748,234.79/280,404.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,118.44

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