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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,695.28, 421,071.26 and 91,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,695.28, 421,071.26 and 91,147.72 is: 136,730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,695.28 : 421,071.26 = 91,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,695.28/421,071.26 = 91,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,695.28x = 421,071.26 × 91,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,695.28x = 38,379,685,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,379,685,306.53/280,695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,730.78

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