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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,266.60, 420,351.30 and 102,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,266.60, 420,351.30 and 102,682.20 is: 154,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,266.60 : 420,351.30 = 102,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,266.60/420,351.30 = 102,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,266.60x = 420,351.30 × 102,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,266.60x = 43,162,596,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,596,256.86/280,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,005.49

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