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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,849.40, 421,274.10 and 81,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,849.40, 421,274.10 and 81,176.30 is: 121,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,849.40 : 421,274.10 = 81,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,849.40/421,274.10 = 81,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,849.40x = 421,274.10 × 81,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,849.40x = 34,197,472,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197,472,723.83/280,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,764.45

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