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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,859.40, 421,290.90 and 112,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,859.40, 421,290.90 and 112,393.80 is: 168,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,859.40 : 421,290.90 = 112,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,859.40/421,290.90 = 112,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,859.40x = 421,290.90 × 112,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,859.40x = 47,350,485,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,350,485,156.42/280,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,591.42

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