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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,997.80, 421,350.90 and 103,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,997.80, 421,350.90 and 103,413.40 is: 155,066.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,997.80 : 421,350.90 = 103,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,997.80/421,350.90 = 103,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,997.80x = 421,350.90 × 103,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,997.80x = 43,573,329,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573,329,162.06/280,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,066.44

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