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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,111.60, 421,861.80 and 202,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,111.60, 421,861.80 and 202,282.40 is: 303,563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,111.60 : 421,861.80 = 202,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,111.60/421,861.80 = 202,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,111.60x = 421,861.80 × 202,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,111.60x = 85,335,217,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,335,217,372.32/281,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,563.49

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