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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,102.10, 421,847.55 and 202,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,102.10, 421,847.55 and 202,272.90 is: 303,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,102.10 : 421,847.55 = 202,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,102.10/421,847.55 = 202,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,102.10x = 421,847.55 × 202,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,102.10x = 85,328,327,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,328,327,296.40/281,102.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,549.23

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