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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,366.58, 420,555.83 and 100,463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,366.58, 420,555.83 and 100,463.74 is: 150,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,366.58 : 420,555.83 = 100,463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,366.58/420,555.83 = 100,463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,366.58x = 420,555.83 × 100,463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,366.58x = 42,250,610,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,250,610,006.90/280,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,697.74

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