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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,195.60, 421,793.40 and 259,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,195.60, 421,793.40 and 259,544.30 is: 389,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,195.60 : 421,793.40 = 259,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,195.60/421,793.40 = 259,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,195.60x = 421,793.40 × 259,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,195.60x = 109,474,072,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,474,072,747.62/281,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,316.45

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