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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,101.10, 421,846.05 and 202,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,101.10, 421,846.05 and 202,271.90 is: 303,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,101.10 : 421,846.05 = 202,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,101.10/421,846.05 = 202,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,101.10x = 421,846.05 × 202,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,101.10x = 85,327,602,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,327,602,041.00/281,101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,547.73

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