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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,602.92, 420,795.20 and 91,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,602.92, 420,795.20 and 91,017.44 is: 136,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,602.92 : 420,795.20 = 91,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,602.92/420,795.20 = 91,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,602.92x = 420,795.20 × 91,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,602.92x = 38,299,699,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,699,309.22/280,602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,490.74

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