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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,003.99, 419,874.63 and 102,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,003.99, 419,874.63 and 102,386.80 is: 153,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,003.99 : 419,874.63 = 102,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,003.99/419,874.63 = 102,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,003.99x = 419,874.63 × 102,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,003.99x = 42,989,619,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,989,619,766.88/280,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,532.17

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