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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,869.87, 421,288.34 and 81,185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,869.87, 421,288.34 and 81,185.84 is: 121,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,869.87 : 421,288.34 = 81,185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,869.87/421,288.34 = 81,185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,869.87x = 421,288.34 × 81,185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,869.87x = 34,202,645,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,645,252.73/280,869.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,773.99

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