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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,520.14, 420,821.73 and 103,013.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,520.14, 420,821.73 and 103,013.31 is: 154,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,520.14 : 420,821.73 = 103,013.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,520.14/420,821.73 = 103,013.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,520.14x = 420,821.73 × 103,013.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,520.14x = 43,350,237,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350,237,946.41/280,520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,535.21

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