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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,754.88, 420,879.59 and 103,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,754.88, 420,879.59 and 103,223.94 is: 154,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,754.88 : 420,879.59 = 103,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,754.88/420,879.59 = 103,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,754.88x = 420,879.59 × 103,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,754.88x = 43,444,849,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444,849,545.38/280,754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,742.99

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