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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,593.47, 420,952.39 and 80,898.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,593.47, 420,952.39 and 80,898.27 is: 121,365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,593.47 : 420,952.39 = 80,898.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,593.47/420,952.39 = 80,898.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,593.47x = 420,952.39 × 80,898.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,593.47x = 34,054,320,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,054,320,103.37/280,593.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,365.34

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