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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,921.99, 421,395.29 and 81,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,921.99, 421,395.29 and 81,262.56 is: 121,897.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,921.99 : 421,395.29 = 81,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,921.99/421,395.29 = 81,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,921.99x = 421,395.29 × 81,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,921.99x = 34,243,660,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243,660,037.34/280,921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,897.40

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