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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,635.96, 421,119.94 and 103,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,635.96, 421,119.94 and 103,267.46 is: 154,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,635.96 : 421,119.94 = 103,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,635.96/421,119.94 = 103,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,635.96x = 421,119.94 × 103,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,635.96x = 43,487,986,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,487,986,559.15/280,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,962.27

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