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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,631.91, 421,113.93 and 103,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,631.91, 421,113.93 and 103,263.46 is: 154,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,631.91 : 421,113.93 = 103,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,631.91/421,113.93 = 103,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,631.91x = 421,113.93 × 103,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,631.91x = 43,485,681,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,485,681,466.00/280,631.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,956.30

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