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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,991.17, 421,708.17 and 103,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,991.17, 421,708.17 and 103,622.72 is: 155,515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,991.17 : 421,708.17 = 103,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,991.17/421,708.17 = 103,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,991.17x = 421,708.17 × 103,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,991.17x = 43,698,547,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,698,547,621.62/280,991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,515.73

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