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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,195.40, 421,793.10 and 181,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,195.40, 421,793.10 and 181,468.20 is: 272,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,195.40 : 421,793.10 = 181,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,195.40/421,793.10 = 181,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,195.40x = 421,793.10 × 181,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,195.40x = 76,542,034,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,542,034,629.42/281,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,202.30

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