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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,015.60, 420,023.40 and 102,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,015.60, 420,023.40 and 102,463.60 is: 153,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,015.60 : 420,023.40 = 102,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,015.60/420,023.40 = 102,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,015.60x = 420,023.40 × 102,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,015.60x = 43,037,109,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,037,109,648.24/280,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,695.40

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