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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,630.91, 421,112.43 and 103,262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,630.91, 421,112.43 and 103,262.46 is: 154,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,630.91 : 421,112.43 = 103,262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,630.91/421,112.43 = 103,262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,630.91x = 421,112.43 × 103,262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,630.91x = 43,485,105,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,485,105,458.38/280,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,954.80

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