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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,089.20, 421,705.80 and 162,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,089.20, 421,705.80 and 162,548.40 is: 243,864.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,089.20 : 421,705.80 = 162,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,089.20/421,705.80 = 162,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,089.20x = 421,705.80 × 162,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,089.20x = 68,547,603,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,547,603,060.72/281,089.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,864.24

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