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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,829.20, 421,243.80 and 81,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,829.20, 421,243.80 and 81,156.10 is: 121,734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,829.20 : 421,243.80 = 81,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,829.20/421,243.80 = 81,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,829.20x = 421,243.80 × 81,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,829.20x = 34,186,503,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,503,957.18/280,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,734.15

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