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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,987.68, 421,481.04 and 131,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,987.68, 421,481.04 and 131,177.76 is: 196,766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,987.68 : 421,481.04 = 131,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,987.68/421,481.04 = 131,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,987.68x = 421,481.04 × 131,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,987.68x = 55,288,938,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,288,938,709.67/280,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,766.42

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