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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,994.90, 421,295.22 and 103,479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,994.90, 421,295.22 and 103,479.16 is: 155,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,994.90 : 421,295.22 = 103,479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,994.90/421,295.22 = 103,479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,994.90x = 421,295.22 × 103,479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,994.90x = 43,595,275,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,595,275,477.62/280,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,146.14

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