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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,824, 421,309.76 and 100,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,824, 421,309.76 and 100,927.58 is: 151,417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,824 : 421,309.76 = 100,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,824/421,309.76 = 100,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,824x = 421,309.76 × 100,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,824x = 42,521,774,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,521,774,507.18/280,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,417.88

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