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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,952.88, 421,429.72 and 114,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,952.88, 421,429.72 and 114,740.88 is: 172,111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,952.88 : 421,429.72 = 114,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,952.88/421,429.72 = 114,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,952.88x = 421,429.72 × 114,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,952.88x = 48,355,216,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355,216,930.95/280,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,111.48

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