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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,694.28, 421,069.76 and 91,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,694.28, 421,069.76 and 91,146.72 is: 136,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,694.28 : 421,069.76 = 91,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,694.28/421,069.76 = 91,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,694.28x = 421,069.76 × 91,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,694.28x = 38,379,127,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,379,127,515.19/280,694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,729.28

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