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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,956.38, 421,434.99 and 114,744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,956.38, 421,434.99 and 114,744.38 is: 172,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,956.38 : 421,434.99 = 114,744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,956.38/421,434.99 = 114,744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,956.38x = 421,434.99 × 114,744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,956.38x = 48,357,294,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357,294,530.68/280,956.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,116.74

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