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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,443.65, 420,415.38 and 102,909.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,443.65, 420,415.38 and 102,909.47 is: 154,272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,443.65 : 420,415.38 = 102,909.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,443.65/420,415.38 = 102,909.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,443.65x = 420,415.38 × 102,909.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,443.65x = 43,264,721,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,264,721,833.57/280,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,272.43

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