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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,061.10, 421,786.05 and 202,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,061.10, 421,786.05 and 202,231.90 is: 303,487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,061.10 : 421,786.05 = 202,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,061.10/421,786.05 = 202,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,061.10x = 421,786.05 × 202,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,061.10x = 85,298,594,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,298,594,285.00/281,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,487.73

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