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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,998.93, 421,301.27 and 103,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,998.93, 421,301.27 and 103,483.18 is: 155,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,998.93 : 421,301.27 = 103,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,998.93/421,301.27 = 103,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,998.93x = 421,301.27 × 103,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,998.93x = 43,597,595,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,597,595,360.88/280,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,152.17

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