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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,113.20, 421,741.80 and 162,572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,113.20, 421,741.80 and 162,572.40 is: 243,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,113.20 : 421,741.80 = 162,572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,113.20/421,741.80 = 162,572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,113.20x = 421,741.80 × 162,572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,113.20x = 68,563,576,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,563,576,606.32/281,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,900.24

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