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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,207.20, 421,810.80 and 281,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,207.20, 421,810.80 and 281,207.20 is: 421,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,207.20 : 421,810.80 = 281,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,207.20/421,810.80 = 281,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,207.20x = 421,810.80 × 281,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,207.20x = 118,616,233,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,616,233,997.76/281,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,810.80

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