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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,913.54, 421,382.61 and 81,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,913.54, 421,382.61 and 81,254.11 is: 121,884.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,913.54 : 421,382.61 = 81,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,913.54/421,382.61 = 81,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,913.54x = 421,382.61 × 81,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,913.54x = 34,239,066,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,239,066,838.11/280,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,884.72

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