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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,792.42, 421,126.67 and 81,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,792.42, 421,126.67 and 81,069.36 is: 121,586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,792.42 : 421,126.67 = 81,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,792.42/421,126.67 = 81,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,792.42x = 421,126.67 × 81,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,792.42x = 34,140,468,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140,468,011.27/280,792.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,586.14

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