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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,158.20, 421,737.30 and 254,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,158.20, 421,737.30 and 254,039.40 is: 381,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,158.20 : 421,737.30 = 254,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,158.20/421,737.30 = 254,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,158.20x = 421,737.30 × 254,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,158.20x = 107,137,890,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,137,890,649.62/281,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,059.10

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