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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,034.76, 421,718.46 and 103,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,034.76, 421,718.46 and 103,666.44 is: 155,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,034.76 : 421,718.46 = 103,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,034.76/421,718.46 = 103,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,034.76x = 421,718.46 × 103,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,034.76x = 43,718,051,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,718,051,430.48/281,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,561.01

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