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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,711.22, 421,068.65 and 112,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,711.22, 421,068.65 and 112,245.70 is: 168,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,711.22 : 421,068.65 = 112,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,711.22/421,068.65 = 112,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,711.22x = 421,068.65 × 112,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,711.22x = 47,263,145,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,263,145,367.31/280,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,369.28

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