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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,014.06, 421,818.12 and 274,668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,014.06, 421,818.12 and 274,668.10 is: 412,292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,014.06 : 421,818.12 = 274,668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,014.06/421,818.12 = 274,668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,014.06x = 421,818.12 × 274,668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,014.06x = 115,859,981,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,859,981,565.97/281,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,292.47

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