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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,076.71, 420,012.13 and 100,113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,076.71, 420,012.13 and 100,113.57 is: 150,133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,076.71 : 420,012.13 = 100,113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,076.71/420,012.13 = 100,113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,076.71x = 420,012.13 × 100,113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,076.71x = 42,048,913,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048,913,527.32/280,076.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,133.56

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