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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,111.20, 421,666.80 and 268,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,111.20, 421,666.80 and 268,669.60 is: 403,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,111.20 : 421,666.80 = 268,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,111.20/421,666.80 = 268,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,111.20x = 421,666.80 × 268,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,111.20x = 113,289,050,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,289,050,489.28/281,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,004.40

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