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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,151.60, 421,260.84 and 197,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,151.60, 421,260.84 and 197,870.64 is: 296,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,151.60 : 421,260.84 = 197,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,151.60/421,260.84 = 197,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,151.60x = 421,260.84 × 197,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,151.60x = 83,355,152,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,355,152,017.74/281,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,477.60

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