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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,669.64, 420,998.54 and 91,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,669.64, 420,998.54 and 91,129.80 is: 136,692.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,669.64 : 420,998.54 = 91,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,669.64/420,998.54 = 91,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,669.64x = 420,998.54 × 91,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,669.64x = 38,365,512,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365,512,750.49/280,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,692.78

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