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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,041.80, 420,687.90 and 162,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,041.80, 420,687.90 and 162,360.60 is: 243,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,041.80 : 420,687.90 = 162,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,041.80/420,687.90 = 162,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,041.80x = 420,687.90 × 162,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,041.80x = 68,303,139,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,303,139,856.74/281,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,035.52

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