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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,640.99, 420,699.04 and 103,100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,640.99, 420,699.04 and 103,100.33 is: 154,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,640.99 : 420,699.04 = 103,100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,640.99/420,699.04 = 103,100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,640.99x = 420,699.04 × 103,100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,640.99x = 43,374,210,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374,210,648.68/280,640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,554.08

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