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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,536.48, 420,908.40 and 103,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,536.48, 420,908.40 and 103,159.44 is: 154,777.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,536.48 : 420,908.40 = 103,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,536.48/420,908.40 = 103,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,536.48x = 420,908.40 × 103,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,536.48x = 43,420,674,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420,674,835.30/280,536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,777.29

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