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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,126.90, 420,190.36 and 102,561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,126.90, 420,190.36 and 102,561.94 is: 153,842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,126.90 : 420,190.36 = 102,561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,126.90/420,190.36 = 102,561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,126.90x = 420,190.36 × 102,561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,126.90x = 43,095,538,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,095,538,490.90/280,126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,842.91

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