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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,913.66, 421,412.52 and 103,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,913.66, 421,412.52 and 103,407.20 is: 155,126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,913.66 : 421,412.52 = 103,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,913.66/421,412.52 = 103,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,913.66x = 421,412.52 × 103,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,913.66x = 43,577,088,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577,088,738.14/280,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,126.27

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