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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,895.93, 421,147.04 and 103,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,895.93, 421,147.04 and 103,379.84 is: 154,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,895.93 : 421,147.04 = 103,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,895.93/421,147.04 = 103,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,895.93x = 421,147.04 × 103,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,895.93x = 43,538,110,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,110,989.04/280,895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,997.30

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