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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,915.48, 421,385.52 and 81,256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,915.48, 421,385.52 and 81,256.05 is: 121,887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,915.48 : 421,385.52 = 81,256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,915.48/421,385.52 = 81,256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,915.48x = 421,385.52 × 81,256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,915.48x = 34,240,120,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,120,775.47/280,915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,887.63

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