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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,570.76, 420,915.25 and 91,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,570.76, 420,915.25 and 91,016.33 is: 136,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,570.76 : 420,915.25 = 91,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,570.76/420,915.25 = 91,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,570.76x = 420,915.25 × 91,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,570.76x = 38,310,161,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,310,161,296.03/280,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,543.67

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