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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,307.79, 421,916.19 and 103,898.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,307.79, 421,916.19 and 103,898.35 is: 155,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,307.79 : 421,916.19 = 103,898.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,307.79/421,916.19 = 103,898.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,307.79x = 421,916.19 × 103,898.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,307.79x = 43,836,395,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836,395,979.29/281,307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,830.72

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