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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,820.80, 421,231.20 and 81,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,820.80, 421,231.20 and 81,147.70 is: 121,721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,820.80 : 421,231.20 = 81,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,820.80/421,231.20 = 81,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,820.80x = 421,231.20 × 81,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,820.80x = 34,181,943,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,943,048.24/280,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,721.55

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