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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,733.22, 420,974.73 and 81,006.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,733.22, 420,974.73 and 81,006.17 is: 121,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,733.22 : 420,974.73 = 81,006.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,733.22/420,974.73 = 81,006.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,733.22x = 420,974.73 × 81,006.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,733.22x = 34,101,548,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,548,439.21/280,733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,473.15

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