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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,134.20, 421,701.30 and 254,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,134.20, 421,701.30 and 254,015.40 is: 381,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,134.20 : 421,701.30 = 254,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,134.20/421,701.30 = 254,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,134.20x = 421,701.30 × 254,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,134.20x = 107,118,624,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,118,624,400.02/281,134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,023.10

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