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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,714.10, 421,237.92 and 103,345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,714.10, 421,237.92 and 103,345.70 is: 155,079.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,714.10 : 421,237.92 = 103,345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,714.10/421,237.92 = 103,345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,714.10x = 421,237.92 × 103,345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,714.10x = 43,533,127,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,533,127,708.94/280,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,079.95

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