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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,550.93, 420,885.57 and 90,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,550.93, 420,885.57 and 90,996.58 is: 136,514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,550.93 : 420,885.57 = 90,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,550.93/420,885.57 = 90,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,550.93x = 420,885.57 × 90,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,550.93x = 38,299,146,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,146,597.07/280,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,514.06

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