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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,900.20, 421,350.30 and 112,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,900.20, 421,350.30 and 112,501.20 is: 168,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,900.20 : 421,350.30 = 112,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,900.20/421,350.30 = 112,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,900.20x = 421,350.30 × 112,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,900.20x = 47,402,414,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,414,370.36/280,900.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,751.80

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