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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,852.70, 421,279.05 and 81,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,852.70, 421,279.05 and 81,179.60 is: 121,769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,852.70 : 421,279.05 = 81,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,852.70/421,279.05 = 81,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,852.70x = 421,279.05 × 81,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,852.70x = 34,199,264,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,264,767.38/280,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,769.40

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