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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,632.60, 420,948.90 and 83,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,632.60, 420,948.90 and 83,640.60 is: 125,460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,632.60 : 420,948.90 = 83,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,632.60/420,948.90 = 83,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,632.60x = 420,948.90 × 83,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,632.60x = 35,208,418,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208,418,565.34/280,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,460.90

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