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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,150.10, 421,258.59 and 197,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,150.10, 421,258.59 and 197,869.14 is: 296,475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,150.10 : 421,258.59 = 197,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,150.10/421,258.59 = 197,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,150.10x = 421,258.59 × 197,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,150.10x = 83,354,074,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,354,074,920.91/281,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,475.35

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