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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,017.66, 419,951.14 and 102,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,017.66, 419,951.14 and 102,525.60 is: 153,760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,017.66 : 419,951.14 = 102,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,017.66/419,951.14 = 102,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,017.66x = 419,951.14 × 102,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,017.66x = 43,055,742,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,055,742,599.18/280,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,760.81

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