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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,108.20, 421,734.30 and 162,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,108.20, 421,734.30 and 162,567.40 is: 243,892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,108.20 : 421,734.30 = 162,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,108.20/421,734.30 = 162,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,108.20x = 421,734.30 × 162,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,108.20x = 68,560,248,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,560,248,641.82/281,108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,892.74

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