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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,574.20, 421,045.44 and 103,082.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,574.20, 421,045.44 and 103,082.68 is: 154,691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,574.20 : 421,045.44 = 103,082.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,574.20/421,045.44 = 103,082.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,574.20x = 421,045.44 × 103,082.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,574.20x = 43,402,492,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402,492,356.98/280,574.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,691.67

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