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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,281.60, 420,422.40 and 102,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,281.60, 420,422.40 and 102,729.60 is: 154,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,281.60 : 420,422.40 = 102,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,281.60/420,422.40 = 102,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,281.60x = 420,422.40 × 102,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,281.60x = 43,189,824,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,189,824,983.04/280,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,094.40

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