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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,569.76, 420,913.75 and 91,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,569.76, 420,913.75 and 91,015.33 is: 136,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,569.76 : 420,913.75 = 91,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,569.76/420,913.75 = 91,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,569.76x = 420,913.75 × 91,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,569.76x = 38,309,603,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,309,603,857.79/280,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,542.17

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