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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,280.83, 420,171.26 and 102,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,280.83, 420,171.26 and 102,746.40 is: 154,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,280.83 : 420,171.26 = 102,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,280.83/420,171.26 = 102,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,280.83x = 420,171.26 × 102,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,280.83x = 43,171,084,348.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,171,084,348.46/280,280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,027.96

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