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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,566.13, 420,908.31 and 91,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,566.13, 420,908.31 and 91,011.70 is: 136,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,566.13 : 420,908.31 = 91,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,566.13/420,908.31 = 91,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,566.13x = 420,908.31 × 91,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,566.13x = 38,307,580,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,307,580,837.23/280,566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,536.73

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