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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,027.40, 421,541.10 and 162,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,027.40, 421,541.10 and 162,637.80 is: 243,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,027.40 : 421,541.10 = 162,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,027.40/421,541.10 = 162,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,027.40x = 421,541.10 × 162,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,027.40x = 68,558,517,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,558,517,113.58/281,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,956.70

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