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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,466.93, 420,884.67 and 102,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,466.93, 420,884.67 and 102,975.68 is: 154,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,466.93 : 420,884.67 = 102,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,466.93/420,884.67 = 102,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,466.93x = 420,884.67 × 102,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,466.93x = 43,340,885,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,340,885,094.83/280,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,531.18

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