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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,201.20, 421,145.70 and 275,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,201.20, 421,145.70 and 275,563.60 is: 412,702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,201.20 : 421,145.70 = 275,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,201.20/421,145.70 = 275,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,201.20x = 421,145.70 × 275,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,201.20x = 116,052,425,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,052,425,216.52/281,201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,702.45

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