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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,207.40, 421,811.10 and 181,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,207.40, 421,811.10 and 181,480.20 is: 272,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,207.40 : 421,811.10 = 181,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,207.40/421,811.10 = 181,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,207.40x = 421,811.10 × 181,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,207.40x = 76,550,362,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,550,362,790.22/281,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,220.30

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