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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,096.20, 421,716.30 and 162,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,096.20, 421,716.30 and 162,555.40 is: 243,874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,096.20 : 421,716.30 = 162,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,096.20/421,716.30 = 162,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,096.20x = 421,716.30 × 162,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,096.20x = 68,552,261,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,552,261,833.02/281,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,874.74

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