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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,130.20, 421,767.30 and 162,589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,130.20, 421,767.30 and 162,589.40 is: 243,925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,130.20 : 421,767.30 = 162,589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,130.20/421,767.30 = 162,589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,130.20x = 421,767.30 × 162,589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,130.20x = 68,574,892,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,574,892,246.62/281,130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,925.74

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