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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,055.60, 420,083.40 and 102,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,055.60, 420,083.40 and 102,503.60 is: 153,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,055.60 : 420,083.40 = 102,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,055.60/420,083.40 = 102,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,055.60x = 420,083.40 × 102,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,055.60x = 43,060,060,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,060,800.24/280,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,755.40

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