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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,872.73, 421,305 and 91,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,872.73, 421,305 and 91,341.82 is: 137,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,872.73 : 421,305 = 91,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,872.73/421,305 = 91,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,872.73x = 421,305 × 91,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,872.73x = 38,482,765,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,482,765,475.10/280,872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,011.40

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