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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,114.20, 421,743.30 and 162,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,114.20, 421,743.30 and 162,573.40 is: 243,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,114.20 : 421,743.30 = 162,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,114.20/421,743.30 = 162,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,114.20x = 421,743.30 × 162,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,114.20x = 68,564,242,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,564,242,208.22/281,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,901.74

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