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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,852.40, 421,278.60 and 81,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,852.40, 421,278.60 and 81,179.30 is: 121,768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,852.40 : 421,278.60 = 81,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,852.40/421,278.60 = 81,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,852.40x = 421,278.60 × 81,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,852.40x = 34,199,101,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,101,852.98/280,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,768.95

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