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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,646.96, 420,676.40 and 130,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,646.96, 420,676.40 and 130,763.66 is: 196,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,646.96 : 420,676.40 = 130,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,646.96/420,676.40 = 130,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,646.96x = 420,676.40 × 130,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,646.96x = 55,009,182,982.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009,182,982.42/280,646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,008.48

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