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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,774.25, 421,137.71 and 120,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,774.25, 421,137.71 and 120,843.72 is: 181,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,774.25 : 421,137.71 = 120,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,774.25/421,137.71 = 120,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,774.25x = 421,137.71 × 120,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,774.25x = 50,891,846,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,891,846,904.46/280,774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,255.40

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