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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,625.96, 421,105.01 and 103,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,625.96, 421,105.01 and 103,257.52 is: 154,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,625.96 : 421,105.01 = 103,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,625.96/421,105.01 = 103,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,625.96x = 421,105.01 × 103,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,625.96x = 43,482,258,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,482,258,475.89/280,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,947.39

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