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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,832.70, 421,249.05 and 81,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,832.70, 421,249.05 and 81,159.60 is: 121,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,832.70 : 421,249.05 = 81,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,832.70/421,249.05 = 81,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,832.70x = 421,249.05 × 81,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,832.70x = 34,188,404,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,404,398.38/280,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,739.40

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