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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,603.92, 420,796.69 and 91,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,603.92, 420,796.69 and 91,018.44 is: 136,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,603.92 : 420,796.69 = 91,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,603.92/420,796.69 = 91,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,603.92x = 420,796.69 × 91,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,603.92x = 38,300,258,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,300,258,280.96/280,603.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,492.24

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