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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,863.91, 421,276.42 and 103,337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,863.91, 421,276.42 and 103,337.83 is: 154,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,863.91 : 421,276.42 = 103,337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,863.91/421,276.42 = 103,337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,863.91x = 421,276.42 × 103,337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,863.91x = 43,533,791,072.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,533,791,072.97/280,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,999.59

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