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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,675.72, 421,013.85 and 78,263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,675.72, 421,013.85 and 78,263.74 is: 117,395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,675.72 : 421,013.85 = 78,263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,675.72/421,013.85 = 78,263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,675.72x = 421,013.85 × 78,263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,675.72x = 32,950,118,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,950,118,492.80/280,675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,395.69

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