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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,131.60, 421,891.80 and 202,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,131.60, 421,891.80 and 202,302.40 is: 303,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,131.60 : 421,891.80 = 202,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,131.60/421,891.80 = 202,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,131.60x = 421,891.80 × 202,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,131.60x = 85,349,723,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,349,723,680.32/281,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,593.49

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