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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,575.36, 421,030.73 and 103,100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,575.36, 421,030.73 and 103,100.31 is: 154,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,575.36 : 421,030.73 = 103,100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,575.36/421,030.73 = 103,100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,575.36x = 421,030.73 × 103,100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,575.36x = 43,408,398,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408,398,782.53/280,575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,712.08

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