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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,447.67, 420,671.50 and 130,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,447.67, 420,671.50 and 130,792.62 is: 196,188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,447.67 : 420,671.50 = 130,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,447.67/420,671.50 = 130,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,447.67x = 420,671.50 × 130,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,447.67x = 55,020,729,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,020,729,262.72/280,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,188.94

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