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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,644.83, 420,673.21 and 130,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,644.83, 420,673.21 and 130,761.52 is: 196,005.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,644.83 : 420,673.21 = 130,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,644.83/420,673.21 = 130,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,644.83x = 420,673.21 × 130,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,644.83x = 55,007,868,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,007,868,362.88/280,644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,005.28

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